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dewater
verb-transitiveLow (Technical Term)
/ˌdiːˈwɔːtə(r)/To remove water from something; to make something less wet or dry it out.
dewberry
nounC1
/ˈdjuːb(ə)ri/The edible, soft, dark purple-black fruit of certain trailing brambles (Rubus species), closely related to the blackberry.
dewclaw
nounLow
/ˈdjuː.klɔː/A vestigial digit or claw on the inside of a dog's or other mammal's leg that doesn't touch the ground.
dewdrop
nounC1
/ˈdjuːdrɒp/A single drop of dew, especially one seen on a plant or surface in the morning.
dewey
nounC2
/ˈdjuːi/Covered in small drops of moisture (dew), appearing wet or glistening.
dewey decimal system
nounC2
/ˈdjuːi ˈdesɪməl ˈsɪstəm/A proprietary library classification system that organizes books numerically by subject.
dewfall
nounC2 (Very low frequency, literary/poetic)
/ˈdjuːfɔːl/The formation or settling of dew, especially the time of evening when dew begins to form.
dewi
nounLow (a specific, culturally-bound proper name)
/ˈdɛwi/A Welsh masculine given name, the Welsh equivalent of 'David'.
dewlap
nounC2
/ˈdjuːlæp/A fold of loose skin hanging from the neck or throat, especially in certain animals such as cows, dogs, or birds.
deworm
verb-transitiveC1
/diːˈwɜːm/To remove parasitic worms from an animal or human.
dewsbury
nounLow
/ˈdjuːzb(ə)ri/A town in West Yorkshire, England, historically significant in the wool and textiles industry.
dex
nounverb-intransitiveLow
/dɛks/A slang term for the drug dexamethasone or dexedrine; also a short form for 'dexterity' in gaming contexts.
dexamethasone
nounC1
/ˌdɛksəˈmɛθəzəʊn/A potent synthetic corticosteroid drug with anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant properties, widely used to treat various medical conditions.
dexedrine
nounC1/C2
/ˈdɛksɪdriːn/A brand name for a central nervous system stimulant medication containing dextroamphetamine, primarily used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy.
dexfenfluramine
nounVery low
/ˌdɛksfɛnˈflʊərəmiːn/A synthetic chemical compound derived from fenfluramine, primarily used as an anorectic or appetite suppressant drug.
dexie
nounLow
/ˈdɛksi/A slang term for dextroamphetamine, a prescription stimulant medication.
dexiocardia
nounVery low
/dɛksɪəʊˈkɑːdɪə/A congenital condition where the heart is positioned on the right side of the chest.
dexmedetomidine
nounTechnical/Medical
/ˌdɛksmɛdɪˈtɒmɪdiːn/A selective alpha-2 adrenergic agonist used for sedation and analgesia in clinical settings.
dexterity
nounC1
/dɛkˈstɛrəti/Skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands; manual skill and ease.
dextrality
nounVery low/Rare
/dɛkˈstræl.ɪ.ti/The condition or quality of being right-handed.

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