Skip to content A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z dimethylformamide The methyl substituted amide HCO-N(CH₃)₂ used as a polar solvent dimethylfuran Any of four isomers of the heterocyclic compound formed by substituting two methyl groups for hydrogen in furan; but especially 2,5-dimethylfuran obtained by catalytic reduction of fructose from biomass for use as a biofuel dimethylgliotoxin A dimethyl derivative of gliotoxin. dimethylglycine A derivative of glycine in which both hydrogen atoms of the amino group are replaced by methyl groups dimethylglyoxime The oxime 2,3-butanedione dioxime that is used as a reagent in the analysis of nickel and palladium dimethylhexyl Any dimethyl derivative of a hexyl radical dimethylhydantoin Any dimethyl derivative of hydantoin, but especially 5,5-dimethylhydantoin dimethylhydrazine Either of two isomeric dimethyl derivatives of hydrazine, but especially 1,2-dimethylhydrazine which is used in medical research. dimethylimidazole A solvent used in a variety of applications including detergents and electronic materials, having the chemical formula C₅H₁₀N₂O dimethylindole Any dimethyl derivative of an indole dimethyllysine A methylated derivative of lysine, found in histones, that contributes to gene regulation dimethylmalonate A diester derivative of malonic acid, a common reagent for organic synthesis. dimethylmercury An organometallic compound of mercury, (CH₃)₂Hg, that is a dangerous neurotoxin dimethylnitrosamine The alkyl nitrosamine, (CH₃)₂N-N=O, found in tobacco smoke; it is carcinogenic dimethylnonyl Any dimethyl derivative of a nonyl radical dimethyloxalylglycine A hydroxylase inhibitor, the methyl ester of N-(methoxyoxoacetyl)-glycine dimethylphenanthrene Any dimethyl derivative of phenanthrene dimethylphenol Xylenol. dimethylphenyl Any dimethyl derivative of a phenyl radical dimethylphenylpiperazinium A nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonist, selective for the ganglionic subtype. dimethylphenylsilanol The organosilanol (CH₃)₂C₆H₅SiOH dimethylpolysiloxane Polydimethylsiloxane. dimethylpropane Synonym of neopentane. dimethylpyridine lutidine dimethylpyrimidine An isomer of pyrimidine that has two methyl groups attached to the nitrogen-containing ring. dimethylpyrrolidine Any dimethyl derivative of pyrrolidine dimethylserotonin bufotenine dimethylsilane The organosilane (CH₃)₂SiH₂ dimethylsiloxane Any siloxane of general formula [SiO(CH₃)₂]ₙ dimethylsilyl The univalent radical (CH₃)₂SiH- dimethylsulfoniopropionate A chemical compound produced especially by marine algae. dimethylthiambutene A particular narcotic painkiller. dimethylthiazol Any dimethyl derivative of thiazol dimethyltransferase Any transferase enzyme that catalyzes the transfer of two methyl groups dimethyltryptamine An N-methylated indoleamine derivative, a serotonergic hallucinogen found in several plants, especially Prestonia amazonica (Apocynaceae), and in mammalian brain, blood, and urine. dimethyltubocurarine dimethyltubocurarinium dimethyltubocurarinium A nondepolarizing nicotinic acetylcholine receptor antagonist used as a muscle relaxant. dimethylurea Any derivative of urea in which two hydrogen atoms have been replaced by methyl groups, but especially 1,3-dimethylurea that acts as a radical scavenger, and is used in the manufacture of caffeine and other compounds dimethylxanthenone A particular tricyclic analogue of a flavone; its acetic acid derivative shows antineoplastic activity dimethylxanthine Theophylline. dimethylzinc The organometallic compound of zinc (CH₃)₂Zn that is used in organic synthesis dimeticone A preparation containing dimethicone dimetindene A particular antipruritic drug. dimetofrine A cardiac stimulant. dimetotiazine A phenothiazine used for the treatment of migraine. dimetric tetragonal dimetridazole A nitroimidazole drug that combats protozoan infections. dimetrodon Any carnivorous synapsid, of the genus †Dimetrodon, from the Permian period Dimiao A municipality of Bohol, Philippines. dimication A fight, battle or contest. Dimiceli A surname from Italian. dimictic Having two thermal overturns per year. dimidial related to something coming forth in halves dimidiate Divided into two (equal) halves. dimidiately In a dimidiate manner. dimidiation The act of dividing into halves. Dimidium 51 Pegasi b, a large hot Jupiter exoplanet, approximately 50 light-years away from Earth in the constellation of Pegasus. Dimili a Zaza person diminazen A diamidine that binds DNA and RNA and is the acting component of diminazene aceturat drugs. diminish To make smaller. diminishable That may be diminished diminished lessened, reduced diminisher One who, or that which, diminishes something. diminishing becoming smaller diminishingly In a diminishing manner; becoming progressively smaller. diminishment The act of diminishing; reducing in size, quantity, or quality. diminue To diminish, lessen. diminuendo A dynamic mark directing that a passage is to be played gradually more softly diminuent lessening diminute Small; diminutive. diminution A lessening, decrease or reduction. diminutival Diminutive. diminutive Very small. diminutively In a diminutive manner. diminutiveness The state or quality of being diminutive. diminutivity The quality of being diminutive. diminutivization The process of turning a word into its diminutive form. diminutivize to turn into a diminutive diminutization The act or process of diminutizing. diminutize To put (a word, name) in a diminutive form. diminutol A purine derivative that blocks mitotic spindle assembly by inhibiting NADP-dependent oxidoreductase dimiracetam A nootropic drug of the racetam family whose derivatives may have applications in the treatment of neuropathic pain. dimission permission to depart, or a dismissal. dimissorial Synonym of dimissory dimissory Granting permission to be ordained. dimit To dismiss, let go, or release. Dimitar A male given name from the Slavic languages. dimitic Containing the generative type of hyphae and one other type (either skeletal or binding hyphae). Dimitra A transliteration of the Greek female given name Δήμητρα (Dímitra). Dimitri The drug dimethyltryptamine. Dimitriad Any of various conflicts during the Polish–Muscovite War (1605–1618). Dimitrija A transliteration of the Macedonian male given name Димитрија (Dimitrija) Dimitriou A surname from Greek. Dimitris A transliteration of the Greek male given name Δημήτρης (Dimítris). Dimitroff A surname from Bulgarian. Dimitrov A surname from Bulgarian. Dimitrova A transliteration of the Bulgarian surname Димитрова (Dimitrova). Dimitrovgrad A town in Bulgaria. dimity A light strong fabric with woven stripes or squares. dimly In a dim manner; not clearly. dimmability The quality of being dimmable. dimmable Able to be dimmed: able to have illumination decreased in brightness without blowing out or degrading the service life of the LED or light bulb. dimmen To become less bright; to dim. dimmer A rheostat that is used to vary the intensity of a domestic electric light dimmet Twilight; dusk; crepusculum. Dimmick A surname. dimmie Dim sim. dimming The process of becoming dim. dimmish Somewhat dim. Dimmitt A surname. dimmity Dusk; twilight. dimmock A foolish person; a dimwit. dimmy somewhat dim; dimmish dimness The state of being poorly illuminated, almost dark. Dimock A surname. Dimocrat Synonym of dumbocrat. dimodular Having two modules dimolecular bimolecular dimolybdate An anion with two molybdenum atoms with the formula Mo₂O₇²⁻, or any salt containing this group. dimolybdenum Two molybdenum atoms in a molecule. Dimon A surname Dimond A surname. Dimopoulos A surname from Greek. dimoraic Having two morae. dimorph Either of a pair of dimorphous substances dimorphemic Consisting of, or relating to, two morphemes. dimorphic occurring or existing in two different forms dimorphically In a dimorphic manner dimorphid Any cercozoan in the family Dimorphidae. dimorphism The occurrence within a plant of two distinct forms of any part. dimorphite An orthorhombic-dipyramidal orange mineral containing arsenic and sulfur. dimorphoceratid Any ammonite in the family Dimorphoceratidae. dimorphodon A pterodactyl of the family Dimorphodontidae; a dimorphodontid. dimorphodontid Any pterosaur in the family Dimorphodontidae. dimorphone Hydromorphone. Dimorphos The moon of the binary asteroid Didymos. dimorphoside A particular steroid glycoside. dimorphotheca Any of several composite plants, of the genus Dimorphotheca, Cape marigolds. dimorphous Dimorphic; occurring or existing in two different forms. dimout A (scheduled or accidental) general reduction in electrical power, like a blackout but less severe. dimoxyline A muscle relaxant. dimoxystrobin A particular strobilurin fungicide. dimp A small or short cigarette. Dimperio A surname from Italian. dimple A small depression or indentation in a surface. dimpled Having dimples. dimplement The state of being dimpled, or marked with gentle depressions. dimpleplasty A surgical operation to give a person dimples in their cheeks. dimpling The formation of a dimple. dimplingly So as to produce dimples in one's face.