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 dinitrogen Diatomic nitrogen (molecular nitrogen): the normal nitrogen molecule having two atoms. dinitrogenase Either of two enzymes which, together with ATP, catalyze the reduction of molecular nitrogen into ammonia. dinitrohalobenzene Any dinitro derivative of a halobenzene dinitronaphthalene A chemical compound that has two nitro groups on naphthalene. dinitrophenol Any of six isomeric aromatic compounds C₆H₃OH(NO₂)₂ formed by the nitration of phenol; they are metabolic poisons dinitrophenyl The univalent radical derived from dinitrophenol dinitrophenylation The addition of a dinitrophenyl group to a molecule. dinitrophenylhydrazine Any of six isomeric aromatic azines, but especially 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazine that is used as a reagent in the analysis of aldehydes and ketones dinitrophenylhydrazone The red or yellow precipitate indicating a positive result when dinitrophenylhydrazine is used to detect qualitatively the carbonyl functionality of a ketone or aldehyde functional group. dinitrosyl Two nitrosyl radicals in a molecule dinitrotoluene Any of six isomeric compounds formed by the nitration of toluene, but especially 1-methyl-2,6-dinitro benzene, which is used as an explosive Diniz A surname from Portuguese. dink A soft drop shot. Dinka A member of a tribe of South Sudan. Dinkaland The homeland of the Dinka people. dinkel Synonym of spelt. Dinkelland A municipality of Overijssel, Netherlands. dinkey A small locomotive, especially with a switch engine. dinkily in a dinky manner dinkiness The condition of being dinky. Dinkins A surname. Dinklage A surname. dinkle penis Dinkoism A parody religion centered around Dinkan, a deity based on a Malayalam comic book who is an anthropomorphic superhero mouse. dinkum Genuine, true, honest, on the level. dinkus A small drawing or artwork used for decoration in a magazine or periodical. dinky Tiny and cute; small and attractive. dinlo A fool. dinmont A castrated sheep between one and two years old. dinna do not dinner The main meal of the day, often eaten in the evening. dinnerbone To be upside down; to flip (something) upside down. dinnerette A small dinner. dinnerless Without dinner. dinnerlessness Absence of dinner. dinnerlike Resembling or characteristic of dinner. dinnerly Of or pertaining to dinner. dinnermate A friend or colleague with whom one eats dinner. dinnerplate A plate on which dinner can be served. dinnertime The time when dinner takes place, as dinnertini A martini served with dinner. dinnerwards Towards dinner. dinnerware The dishes used for serving dinner. dinnerwear Formalwear to be worn for dinner. dinnery Of or relating to dinner; resembling dinner. dinnet do not Dinnie A surname. Dinniman A surname dinning The sound or action of making a loud noise or commotion. Dinnington A village and civil parish in Somerset, England, previously in South Somerset district (OS grid ref ST4012). dino A dinosaur (type of animal). dinobird A dinosaur with feathers and other bird-like characteristics. dinobuton A particular fungicide. dinocap A fungicide. dinocaridid Any extinct arthropod-like marine animal of the class †Dinocaridida. dinocephalian Any therapsid of the suborder Dinocephalia dinoceras Synonym of uintathere. dinoceratan Any of various extinct mammals, of the order †Dinocerata (syn. Uintatheria), somewhat similar to the rhinoceros. dinocton A particular fungicide. dinocyst A dormant zygotic stage of the life cycle of dinoflagellates dinoflagellate Any of many marine protozoa of the phylum Dinoflagellata, which have two flagella. Dinoga A locality in the Gwydir council area, north eastern New South Wales, Australia. dinokaryon The eukaryotic nucleus of a dinokaryote dinokaryote A dinoflagellate that has a nucleus (dinokaryon). dinokaryotic That has a dinokaryon dinokont Any dinoflagellate having ventral flagella dinolike Resembling or characteristic of a dinosaur. dinomania Enthusiasm for dinosaurs. dinomaniac One who has dinomania; a dinosaur enthusiast. dinomastigote A dinoflagellate of the phylum Dinomastigota. dinomitosis A form of mitosis that occurs only in dinophytes dinomyid Any rodent in the family Dinomyidae. dinonyl Two nonyl groups in a compound dinonylamine The secondary amine (CH₃(CH₂)₈)₂NH dinopenton A particular fungicide. dinophile One who is keenly interested in dinosaurs. dinophilia The obsession or love of dinosaurs (animals of the clade Dinosauria). dinophycean Any benthic dinoflagellate of the class Dinophyceae dinophysistoxin Any of a group of toxins present in dinoflagellates of the genus Dinophysis dinophysoid Any dinoflagellate of the subclass Dinophysoidia dinophyte dinoflagellate dinopid Any member of the family Deinopidae of net-casting spiders. dinoprost prostaglandin F2α, used in medicine to induce labour and as an abortifacient dinoprostone A naturally-occurring prostaglandin, PGE2, with important effects in labour (softening the cervix and causing uterine contraction), sometimes used as an abortifacient. dinor A taraxastane from which two methyl groups have been removed. dinornithid Any extinct giant flightless bird in the family Dinornithidae; a moa. dinornithiform Any extinct moa of the order Dinornithiformes Dinorwig A village in Llanddeiniolen community, Gwynedd, Wales (OS grid ref SH5861). dinos An Ancient Greek mixing-bowl or cauldron, without handles or feet. dinosaur Those animals of the clade Dinosauria that existed during the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods and are now extinct. dinosauresque Resembling or characteristic of dinosaurs. dinosaurian Of, like, or pertaining to a dinosaur. dinosauric Dinosaurian. dinosauriform Any reptile of the extinct clade Dinosauriformes dinosaurish Old-fashioned, outdated. dinosaurium dinosaur museum dinosaurkind All dinosaurs collectively. dinosaurless Without a dinosaur or dinosaurs. dinosaurlike Resembling or characteristic of a dinosaur. dinosauroid A hypothetical descendant of troodontid dinosaurs with human-like intelligence and physiology. dinosaurologist A paleontologist who focuses on studying dinosaurs. dinosaurology The branch of paleontology that focuses on studying dinosaurs. dinosauromorph Any archosaur of the clade Dinosauromorpha. dinoseb A herbicide of the dinitrophenol family, 2-sec-butyl-4,6-dinitrophenol. dinospore A spore produced through multiple fission of a dinomastigote dinosulfon A particular fungicide. dinotefuran A particular insecticide of the neonicotinoid class. dinoterbon A particular fungicide. dinotom A photosynthetic endosymbiont in some dinoflagellates dinoturbation Bioturbation caused by the movements of dinosaurs. DiNovo A surname from Italian. dinoxanthin A xanthophyll present in dinoflagellates dinoxyline A synthetic compound developed for scientific research, which acts as a potent full agonist at all five dopamine receptor subtypes. dinq Not making a requisite amount of progress in one's qualifications. dins Dinner. Dinsdale A railway station in Middleton St George, Darlington borough, County Durham, England, which was named after a village now named Low Dinsdale (OS grid ref NZ3413). Dinsmore A surname. dinsome Marked by din; noisy. dint Especially in by dint of: force, power. dinting A small village near Glossop, High Peak borough, Derbyshire, England (OS grid ref SK0294). dintless Without a dint. Dinton A village in Dinton with Ford and Upton parish, Buckinghamshire, England (OS grid ref SP7610). Dintsin A surname. Dinuba A city in Tulare County, California, United States. DiNucci A surname dinuclear Having two nuclei. dinucleating Forming a complex with two nuclei, particularly used for ligands that link two metal atoms into a complex. dinucleophile Any nucleophile that tends to form two bonds with electrophiles dinucleoside Two nucleosides in a molecule (typically combined with phosphate) dinucleosomal Relating to dinucleosomes dinucleosome A short complex of nucleosomes that is formed as the first step in the production of chromatin dinucleotide Any molecule consisting primarily of two nucleotide units. dinucleotidic Relating to a dinucleotide dinuguan A savoury Filipino stew of meat and/or offal simmered in a gravy of pig blood, garlic, chili and vinegar. dinumeration enumeration Dinus A surname. dinutuximab A particular monoclonal antibody Dinwiddie A surname. Dinwoodie A surname. dioate The salt or ester of a dicarboxylic acid diobol An ancient coin worth two obols. diobolon A Greek copper coin of the mid-19th century. diocesal Synonym of diocesan. diocesan Pertaining to a diocese. diocese An administrative division of the later Roman Empire, established by the Herodian tetrarchy. diocesian Relating to a diocese. dioch An African weaverbird of the genus Quelea. Diocles A male given name of historical usage. Diocletian Of or relating to the Roman emperor Diocletian. Diocletianic Of or relating to the Roman emperor Diocletian.