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Topic: Science

dicentric

IPA: //daɪˈsɛntrɪk//

KK: /daɪˈsɛntrɪk/

adjective

Definition: Referring to a chromosome that has two centromeres instead of the usual one, which is an unusual condition in genetics.

Example: The dicentric chromosome can lead to problems during cell division.

dichasium

IPA: /daɪˈkeɪziəm/

KK: /daɪˈkeɪziəm/

noun

Definition: A type of flower arrangement where two flowers or branches grow from opposite sides below a main flower.

Example: The plant's dichasium produced beautiful blooms on either side of the central flower.

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.

dichotic

IPA: /daɪˈkɒtɪk/

KK: /daɪˈkɒtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a situation where different sounds are presented to each ear, often used in auditory tests or experiments.

Example: In a dichotic listening test, participants hear different messages in each ear to assess their auditory processing.

dichotomization

IPA: /ˌdaɪ.kəˌtɒ.mɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

KK: /daɪˌkɒtəmaɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of dividing something into two distinct and separate parts or categories.

Example: The dichotomization of the data helped researchers understand the differences between the two groups.

dichotomize

IPA: /daɪˈkɒtəmaɪz/

KK: /daɪˈkɒtəmaɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To split into two distinct parts or categories.

Example: The discussion began to dichotomize into two opposing viewpoints.

transitive verb

Definition: To divide something into two distinct and separate parts or categories.

Example: The study aimed to dichotomize the data into two groups for better analysis.

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