IPA: //daɪˌklɔːrəˈbɛnziːn//
KK: /daɪˌklɔːrəˈbɛnziːn/
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.
IPA: //daɪˈklɔːroʊˌiːθeɪn//
KK: /daɪˈklɔːroʊˌiːθeɪn/
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.
IPA: //daɪˈklɔːrvɒs//
KK: /daɪˈklɔrvəs/
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.
IPA: /ˌdaɪˈkɒɡəməs/
KK: /daɪˈkɒɡəməs/
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.
IPA: /dɪˈkɒɡəmi/
KK: /dɪˈkɒɡəmi/
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.
IPA: //daɪˈkroʊɪk//
KK: /daɪˈkroʊɪk/
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.
IPA: //daɪˈkroʊmæt//
KK: /daɪˈkroʊmæt/
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.
IPA: //daɪˈkrəʊmətɪk//
KK: /daɪˈkroʊmətɪk/
Definition: Relating to or showing two colors.
Example: The artist used a dichromatic palette to create a striking contrast in her painting.
IPA: //daɪˈkroʊmətɪzəm//
KK: /daɪˈkroʊmətɪzəm/
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.
IPA: //daɪˈkroʊskoʊp//
KK: /daɪˈkroʊskoʊp/
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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