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Topic: Science

diastatic

IPA: /ˌdaɪəˈstætɪk/

KK: /daɪˈæstætɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a process where enzymes break down starch into sugar, often used in the context of brewing or baking.

Example: The diastatic malt added to the recipe helped to improve the sweetness of the bread.

diastem

IPA: //daɪˈæstɛm//

KK: /daɪˈæstɛm/

noun

Definition: A space or gap between two things, often used in a scientific or anatomical context.

Example: The diastem between the two teeth was noticeable during the dental examination.

diastema

IPA: //daɪˈæstəmə//

KK: /daɪˈæstəmə/

noun

Definition: A gap or space that occurs between two teeth in the mouth.

Example: The dentist noted that the child had a diastema between his front teeth.

diastereoisomer

IPA: //ˌdaɪəˌstɪəraɪˈoʊɪzəm//

KK: /daɪəˌstɪr.iˈoʊ.ɪ.zɚ/

noun

Definition: A type of stereoisomer that has two or more chiral centers and cannot be superimposed on its mirror image.

Example: The two compounds are diastereoisomers, meaning they have different spatial arrangements of atoms.

diastereomer

IPA: //ˌdaɪəˈstɪrəmər//

KK: /daɪəˈstɪrəmər/

noun

Definition: A type of stereoisomer that has two or more chiral centers and is not a mirror image of another isomer of the same compound.

Example: The two compounds are diastereomers, meaning they have different spatial arrangements but are not mirror images of each other.

diastereomeric

IPA: //ˌdaɪəˈstɪəˌmɛrɪk//

KK: /daɪəˈstɪrəmɛrɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a type of stereoisomer that is not a mirror image of another isomer.

Example: The two compounds are diastereomeric, meaning they have different spatial arrangements of atoms.

diastole

IPA: //daɪˈæstəli//

KK: /daɪˈæstəli/

noun

Definition: The phase of the heartbeat when the heart muscles relax and the chambers fill with blood.

Example: During diastole, the heart chambers expand to receive blood from the body and lungs.

diastolic

IPA: /ˌdaɪəˈstɒlɪk/

KK: /daɪəˈstɑlɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to the phase of the heartbeat when the heart muscle relaxes and fills with blood.

Example: The doctor explained that the diastolic pressure is an important measure of heart health.

diathermic

IPA: /ˌdaɪəˈθɜːrmɪk/

KK: /daɪəˈθɜrmɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a method that allows heat to pass through materials easily.

Example: The diathermic properties of the material make it ideal for use in heating applications.

diathermy

IPA: /ˌdaɪəˈθɜrmi/

KK: /daɪəˈθɜrmi/

noun

Definition: A medical treatment that uses high-frequency electric currents to generate heat in body tissues, often for therapeutic or surgical purposes.

Example: The doctor recommended diathermy to help relieve the patient's muscle pain.

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