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Topic: Inventions

dichlorobenzene

IPA: //daɪˌklɔːrəˈbɛnziːn//

KK: /daɪˌklɔːrəˈbɛnziːn/

noun

Definition: A chemical compound derived from benzene where two hydrogen atoms are replaced by chlorine atoms, commonly used as a solvent and in chemical reactions.

Example: Dichlorobenzene is often used in laboratories for various chemical processes.

dichloroethane

IPA: //daɪˈklɔːroʊˌiːθeɪn//

KK: /daɪˈklɔːroʊˌiːθeɪn/

noun

Definition: A colorless liquid chemical compound made of carbon, hydrogen, and chlorine, used mainly as a solvent and in the production of other chemicals.

Example: Dichloroethane is often used in laboratories for dissolving various substances.

dichlorvos

IPA: //daɪˈklɔːrvɒs//

KK: /daɪˈklɔrvəs/

noun

Definition: A type of pesticide that is used to kill insects and parasites, known for being less harmful to humans.

Example: Farmers often use dichlorvos to protect their crops from pests.

dichogamous

IPA: /ˌdaɪˈkɒɡəməs/

KK: /daɪˈkɒɡəməs/

adjective

Definition: This term describes plants that have their male and female reproductive parts maturing at different times, which helps them to cross-pollinate instead of self-pollinate.

Example: Many flowering plants are dichogamous, allowing for greater genetic diversity.

dichogamy

IPA: /dɪˈkɒɡəmi/

KK: /dɪˈkɒɡəmi/

noun

Definition: A biological term describing a situation where an organism produces male and female reproductive parts at different times, or changes its sex during its life, to promote cross-fertilization.

Example: Dichogamy is important in some plants to prevent self-fertilization and encourage genetic diversity.

dichroic

IPA: //daɪˈkroʊɪk//

KK: /daɪˈkroʊɪk/

adjective

Definition: Having the ability to show two different colors when viewed from different angles or under different lighting conditions.

Example: The artist used dichroic glass in the sculpture to create a stunning visual effect that changed with the light.

dichromat

IPA: //daɪˈkroʊmæt//

KK: /daɪˈkroʊmæt/

noun

Definition: A person who can see only two colors instead of the usual three, which is a type of color vision deficiency.

Example: The artist created a painting that appealed to both dichromats and those with normal color vision.

dichromatic

IPA: //daɪˈkrəʊmətɪk//

KK: /daɪˈkroʊmətɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or showing two colors.

Example: The artist used a dichromatic palette to create a striking contrast in her painting.

dichromatism

IPA: //daɪˈkroʊmətɪzəm//

KK: /daɪˈkroʊmətɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A condition where a person can only see two colors instead of the usual three due to a deficiency in one type of color receptor in the eyes.

Example: People with dichromatism may have difficulty distinguishing between certain colors, like red and green.

dichroscope

IPA: //daɪˈkroʊskoʊp//

KK: /daɪˈkroʊskoʊp/

noun

Definition: A tool used to observe the different colors that crystals can show when viewed from different angles.

Example: The scientist used a dichroscope to analyze the properties of the mineral sample.

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