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Topic: Science

dichotomous

IPA: /daɪˈkɒtəməs/

KK: /daɪˈkɒtəməs/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is divided into two distinct parts or categories.

Example: The study presented a dichotomous view of the issue, separating it into two opposing sides.

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.

dichroism

IPA: /ˈdaɪ.kroʊ.ɪ.zəm/

KK: /daɪˈkroʊɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A property of certain materials that shows two different colors when viewed from different angles or under different conditions.

Example: The dichroism of the crystal was evident when it was rotated in 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.

dichromate

IPA: //daɪˈkroʊmeɪt//

KK: /daɪˈkroʊmeɪt/

noun

Definition: A chemical compound that contains a specific ion made of chromium and oxygen, typically appearing in orange or red color.

Example: The laboratory used dichromate to test for the presence of certain substances.

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.

diclinous

IPA: /dɪˈklaɪnəs/

KK: /dɪˈklaɪnəs/

adjective

Definition: Referring to a type of plant that has male and female reproductive parts in different flowers rather than in the same flower.

Example: The diclinous species of the garden required careful planning for pollination.

dicot

IPA: /ˈdaɪ.kɒt/

KK: /ˈdaɪ.kɒt/

noun

Definition: A type of plant that has two seed leaves, known as cotyledons, in its seedlings.

Example: The sunflower is a common example of a dicot plant.

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