English Words Starting With D

• denpasar

  nounC1
  /dɛnˈpɑːsɑː/The capital and largest city of the Indonesian province of Bali.
• dens

  nounB1
  /dɛnz/The plural form of 'den', meaning a wild animal's hidden home or lair, typically a cave or underground shelter.
• densify

  verb-transitiveC1
  /ˈdɛnsɪfaɪ/To make something more dense or compact.
• densimeter

  nounC2
  /dɛnˈsɪm.ɪ.tər/An instrument for measuring the density of a substance.
• densitometer

  nounC2 (Very low frequency)
  /ˌden.sɪˈtɒm.ɪ.tər/An instrument used to measure the optical density (darkness) of a photographic or radiographic negative, film, or print.
• density

  nounB2
  /ˈden.sə.ti/The degree of compactness of a substance; the quantity of mass per unit volume.
• density function

  nounC2
  /ˈden.sə.ti ˈfʌŋk.ʃən/A mathematical function that describes how the values of a continuous random variable are distributed, representing the relative likelihood of different outcomes.
• dent

  nounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB2
  /dɛnt/A small hollow or depression made in a surface by a blow or pressure.
• dent corn

  nounLow
  /ˈdent ˌkɔːn/A major type of field corn (Zea mays indentata) with kernels that have a distinctive depression or 'dent' at their crown when mature, primarily grown for livestock feed and industrial uses.
• dental

  adjectivenounC1
  /ˈdentl/Relating to teeth or dentistry.
• dental caries

  nounLow-medium
  /ˌdent(ə)l ˈkɛə.riːz/The medical term for tooth decay or cavities; the progressive destruction of tooth enamel and dentin by acid-producing bacteria.
• dental clinic

  nounMedium
  /ˈden.təl ˈklɪn.ɪk/A healthcare facility where dentists provide diagnosis, treatment, and preventive care for the teeth and gums.
• dental dam

  nounLow
  /ˈden.təl ˌdæm/A thin, square sheet of latex or polyurethane used during dental procedures to isolate one or more teeth from the rest of the mouth.
• dental floss

  nounB1
  /ˌden.təl ˈflɒs/A thin, strong thread, typically made of nylon or silk, used to clean between teeth and remove food debris where a toothbrush cannot reach.
• dental hygiene

  nounmedium
  /ˈdɛntl ˈhaɪ.dʒiːn/The practice of cleaning and caring for the teeth and gums to maintain oral health and prevent diseases such as tooth decay and gum disease.
• dental hygienist

  nounC1
  /ˌdent.l̩ haɪˈdʒiː.nɪst/A qualified professional who provides preventive dental care, primarily cleaning teeth and educating patients on oral hygiene.
• dental lisp

  nounC1
  /ˌden.təl ˈlɪsp/A speech sound disorder or pronunciation habit in which the speaker substitutes 'th' sounds (θ, ð) for 's' and 'z' sounds.
• dental nurse

  nounIntermediate (B1-B2)
  /ˌdentl ˈnɜːs/A qualified healthcare professional who assists a dentist during procedures, prepares instruments, and provides patient care.
• dental plaque

  nounMedium
  /ˌdɛntl ˈplɑːk/A soft, sticky film of bacteria that constantly forms on teeth and gums.
• dental plate

  nounLow
  /ˈden.təl pleɪt/A removable or fixed prosthetic device, typically made of acrylic or metal, that replaces missing teeth and rests on the gums or is attached to remaining teeth.

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