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dilapidation
nounC1/C2
/dɪˌlæp.ɪˈdeɪ.ʃən/A state of disrepair, ruin, or decay, especially of a building or structure.
dilatancy
nounC2 - Proficient / Technical
/dʌɪˈleɪt(ə)nsi/The property of certain granular or viscous materials (like sand, soil, or concentrated suspensions) to expand in volume when subjected to shearing or deformation.
dilatant
adjectivenounC2
/daɪˈleɪt(ə)nt/A substance that increases in viscosity or becomes thicker when subjected to shear stress (e.g., when stirred, shaken, or impacted).
dilatation
nounC1-C2
/ˌdʌɪleɪˈteɪʃ(ə)n/The action or condition of becoming wider, larger, or expanded; the state of being stretched.
dilate
verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveC1
/daɪˈleɪt/To make or become wider or larger; to expand.
dilation
nounC1
/daɪˈleɪ.ʃən/The action or process of becoming wider, larger, or more open.
dilation and extraction
nounLow
/daɪˌleɪ.ʃən ənd ɪkˈstræk.ʃən/A specific surgical abortion procedure performed in the second trimester of pregnancy.
dilatometer
nounVery Rare
/ˌdʌɪləˈtɒmɪtə/A scientific instrument for measuring changes in volume or dimensions of a material.
dilator
nounC2
/daɪˈleɪ.tər/A person, agent, or instrument that causes something to widen, expand, or open.
dildo
nounLow (in general discourse); high within specific contexts (e.g., adult products).
/ˈdɪl.dəʊ/An object shaped like an erect penis, used for sexual stimulation.
dilemma
nounB2
/dɪˈlɛmə/A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives, especially equally undesirable ones.
dilettante
adjectivenounC1
/ˌdɪlɪˈtænti/a person who cultivates an area of interest, such as the arts, without real commitment or knowledge
dilettantism
nounC1/C2
/ˌdɪlɪˈtæntɪzəm/The practice of engaging in an art, activity, or field of knowledge for amusement or in a superficial way, without serious commitment or professional expertise.
dilf
nounMedium-High
/dɪlf/A slang acronym for "Dad I'd Like to Fuck", referring to an attractive older man, typically a father.
dili
nounLow
/ˈdɪl.i/A city, the capital of East Timor (Timor-Leste).
diligence
nounC1
/ˈdɪlɪdʒ(ə)ns/The quality of working carefully and with a lot of effort; steady and earnest application.
dill
nounB2
/dɪl/A herb with feathery leaves and yellow flowers, used for flavouring pickles and other foods.
dill pickle
nounB1
/ˈdɪl ˌpɪk.əl/A cucumber that has been preserved and flavoured in a brine or vinegar solution with dill weed and spices.
dillard
nounLow to Medium (due to brand recognition, but as a surname/term, not common in general discourse)
/ˈdɪl.ɑːd/A surname, commonly recognized as the name of a major American department store chain.
dillinger
nounC1/C2
/ˈdɪlɪndʒə/A proper noun primarily referring to John Dillinger, a notorious American bank robber during the Great Depression.

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