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dihybrid
adjectivenounC2/Advanced
/daɪˈhaɪ.brɪd/A genetic cross involving two pairs of contrasting traits.
dihydrate
nounC2/Technical
/daɪˈhaɪdreɪt/A chemical compound containing two molecules of water per formula unit.
dihydrocodeine
nounlow
/daɪˌhaɪdrəʊˈkəʊdiːn/A semi-synthetic opioid analgesic used for moderate to moderately severe pain and as a cough suppressant.
dihydroergotamine
nounVery Low
/ˌdʌɪhʌɪdrəʊərˈɡɒtəmiːn/A semi-synthetic ergot alkaloid used as a medication to treat and prevent severe migraine and cluster headaches.
dihydromorphinone
nounVery Rare
/ˌdaɪˌhaɪdrəʊˈmɔːfɪnəʊn/A specific chemical compound and opioid analgesic drug, a derivative of morphine.
dihydrostreptomycin
nounVery Low
/ˌdaɪhaɪdrəʊstrɛptəˈmaɪsɪn/An antibiotic drug derived from streptomycin, used primarily to treat tuberculosis and other bacterial infections.
dihydrotachysterol
nounC1/C2 (Technical/Medical)
/ˌdaɪˌhaɪdrəʊtəˈkɪstərɒl/A synthetic sterol used as a medication to regulate calcium metabolism, particularly in conditions involving low blood calcium levels.
dihydroxyphenylalanine
nounVery Rare
/daɪˌhaɪdrɒksiːˌfiːnɪlˈælənɪn/An amino acid that is a precursor to important neurotransmitters like dopamine, epinephrine, and norepinephrine.
diiodomethane
nounVery Low
/ˌdaɪˌaɪəʊdəʊˈmiːθeɪn/A chemical compound consisting of methane in which two hydrogen atoms are replaced by iodine atoms, with the formula CH2I2.
diisobutyl phthalate
nounC2/Technical
/ˌdaɪ.aɪ.soʊˌbjuː.tɪl ˈθæl.eɪt/A specific phthalate ester plasticizer, specifically the diester of phthalic acid and isobutyl alcohol.
dijon
nounC1
/diːˈʒɒ̃/A type of mustard made with white wine, originating from Dijon, France.
dijon mustard
nounB1
/ˌdiːʒɒn ˈmʌstəd/A style of prepared mustard originally from Dijon, France, made from brown/black mustard seeds, white wine, and spices, known for its creamy texture and sharp, clean, slightly spicy flavor.
dik-dik
nounC2
/ˈdɪk dɪk/A very small antelope native to eastern and southern Africa, belonging to the genus Madoqua.
dike
nounverb-transitiveC2
/daɪk/A long wall or embankment built to prevent flooding from the sea or a river.
diketone
nounVery low
/daɪˈkiːtəʊn/A chemical compound containing two ketone functional groups.
dikkop
nounVery Low
/ˈdɪkɒp/A type of bird, specifically a thick-knee (stone-curlew), native to Africa, characterized by large eyes and long legs.
diktat
nounC1/C2
/dɪkˈtɑːt/An order or decree imposed without negotiation or consent.
dilacerate
verb-transitiveExtremely Rare / Obsolete
/dɪˈlasəreɪt/To tear something apart violently; to rend or rip to pieces.
dilaceration
nounC2
/dɪˌlæsəˈreɪʃ(ə)n/The act or process of tearing apart or ripping into pieces.
dilapidate
verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveC1-C2
/dɪˈlæp.ɪ.deɪt/to cause or allow (a building, structure, or object) to fall into a state of disrepair or ruin, especially through neglect.

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