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 dipropylene Two propylene groups in a molecule dipropylenetriamine Synonym of norspermidine. dipropylethyne An octyne with the triple bond at the central position. dipropyltryptamine A particular psychedelic tryptamine drug. dipropynyl Two propynyl groups in a molecule diproqualone A synthetic analogue of methaqualone with sedative, anxiolytic, antihistamine and analgesic properties. diprosopus A condition in which part of the face is duplicated on the head. diprotactinium Two protactinium atoms in a molecule. diprotected Having two protecting groups. diproteverine A calcium channel blocker. diprotic Tending to donate or accept two hydrogen ions (H⁺) in solution. diprotium Normal molecular hydrogen H₂ diprotodon Any individual of the extinct marsupial genus Diprotodon, similar to a wombat in appearance but the size of a small elephant. diprotodont Any marsupial of the order Diprotodontia diprotodontian Any marsupial of the order Diprotodontia diprotodontid Any member of the family Diprotodontidae of extinct large marsupials, similar to wombats in form. diprotodontoid Any marsupial in the vombatiform superfamily Diprotodontoidea. diproton A hypothetical particle consisting of two protons and no neutrons; a helium-2 nucleus. Presumably an intermediate step in the fusion of hydrogen into helium. diprotonated protonated with two protons dipsacaceous Belonging to the family Dipsacaceae (now subfamily Dispsacoideae), including the teasels. dipsaceous Belonging to the family Dipsaceae, including teasels. dipsacoside Any of a group of triterpene glycoside present in Dipsacus azureus dipsadid Any snake of the family Dipsadidae dipsadine Any snake of the subfamily Dipsadinae dipsector An instrument for observing the dip of the horizon. dipsesis Abnormal or excessive thirst; hyperdipsia. dipsetic Tending to produce thirst. dipsey Deep sea. dipshidiot An extremely stupid, foolish, and undesirable person with low intelligence. dipshit A stupid, obnoxious, or undesirable person. dipshittery Obnoxious stupidity. dipshitty Stupid and obnoxious. dipso A dipsomaniac; an alcoholic; a drunk. dipsogen An agent that causes thirst dipsogenic That produces thirst dipsology The study of the thirst for alcoholic beverages. dipsomania Addiction to alcohol. dipsomaniac One with a morbid paroxysmal craving for alcohol; an alcoholic. dipsomaniacal Pertaining to or suffering from dipsomania. dipsopathic Of or relating to dipsopathy. dipsopathy Alcoholism. dipsophobia Fear of alcohol. dipsosis Any condition characterized by excessive thirst dipstick A stick or rod used to measure the depth of a liquid. Often used to check the level at which a liquid in an opaque or inaccessible tank or reservoir stands; gauge. dipsydoodle An act or movement such as a quick dipping motion designed to evade, confuse, or distract an opponent or competitor. DIPTe Di-isopropyltellurium, the most preferred metalorganic source of tellurium used in MOCVD of compound semiconductors for opto-electronics applications. diptel A diplomatic telegram. dipteral Having two wings only. dipteran An insect of the large order Diptera; a fly. diptericin Any of a group of antibacterial peptides, rich in glycine, that have antibacterial properties dipterid Any fly of the order Diptera dipteridaceous Of or relating to the Dipteridaceae. dipterist An entomologist who specializes in the order Diptera (true flies). dipterocarp any member of the family Dipterocarpaceae of tropical rainforest trees having two-winged fruits dipterocarpaceous Of or relating to the family Dipterocarpaceae. dipterocarpous Relating to or characteristic of the family Dipterocarpaceae. dipterological Of or relating to dipterology, the scientific study of flies. dipterologist One who studies flies, the Diptera. dipterology The scientific study of flies, the Diptera. dipteron Any fly of the taxonomic order Diptera. dipterophagous That feeds on dipterans dipteros A building with double peristyle or colonnade. dipterose An acidic polysaccharide present in some flies of the order Diptera dipterous Of, or pertaining to, Diptera or the dipterans. Diptford A village and civil parish in South Hams district, Devon, England (OS grid ref SX7256) Dipton A village north-east of Consett, County Durham, England (OS grid ref NZ1553). diptote A noun which has only two cases. diptotic behaving like a diptote, i.e. having or exhibiting only two different cases diptych A writing tablet consisting of two leaves of rigid material connected by hinges and shutting together so as to protect the writing within. Dipu A male given name from India, a nickname in India. dipwad An obnoxious fool; a jerk. dipygus An individual with a congenital deformity where the body axis forks left and right partway along the torso, with the posterior end (pelvis and legs) duplicated. dipylidiasis infection with the cestodes of the genus Dipylidium. Dipylon The main gate in the northwest of the city wall of ancient Athens, located in the modern suburb of Kerameikos. dipyramid In geometry, any of a class of solids formed from two pyramids placed symmetrically base to base. dipyramidal Having the form of a dipyramid dipyre A type of scapolite (mineral). dipyrenous Containing two pyrenae. dipyrenylpropane The polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon 1,1'-(1,3-propanediyl)dipyrene which is an intramolecular excimer probe dipyridamole A drug that inhibits thrombus formation when given chronically and causes vasodilation when given at high doses over a short time. dipyridil A nitrogenous base, C₁₀H₈N₂, obtained by the reduction of pyridine. dipyridine A bicyclic heterocycle consisting of two fused pyridine rings dipyridinium Two pyridinium ions in a molecule dipyridoxyl Two pyridoxyl groups in a compound dipyridyl bipyridyl dipyridylamido A ligand derived from dipyridylamine by the removal of a hydrogen ion. dipyridylamine A secondary amine containing two pyridyl groups dipyrimidine Two pyrimidine groups in a molecule, especially in a nucleic acid dipyrithione A topical antiinfective drug. dipyrocetyl A pharmaceutical drug used as an analgesic and antipyretic. dipyrone metamizole dipyroxime trimedoxime bromide dipyrrin Any compound containing two pyrrole rings fused via a methine (-C=) group. dipyrrole A bicyclic heterocycle consisting of two fused pyrrole rings dipyrrolizine A polycyclic heterocycle consisting of two fused pyrrolizine rings dipyrrolo Any radical derived from a dipyrrole dipyrrolomethane Any dipyrrolo derivative of methane dipyrromethane The bicyclic heterocycle 2,2'-methylenebis(1H-pyrrole) or any of several derivatives dipyrromethene A dipyrrin. Diqing A Tibetan autonomous prefecture in Yunnan, China. diquafosol A pharmaceutical drug for the treatment of dry eye disease. diquark The hypothetical state of two quarks grouped inside a baryon. diquarkonium A metastable state formed from a pair of diquarks diquat A contact herbicide that produces desiccation and defoliation. diquaternary Having two quaternary groups diquinoxaline A polycyclic heterocycle consisting of two fused quinoxaline rings dira The Arabian cubit, whose value varied by place, time, and item from about 25–75 cm (10 in–2 ft 5½ in). Dirac A surname from French. Diracian Of or relating to the physicist Paul Dirac. diradiation The emission and diffusion of rays of light. diradical A divalent radical diradicaloid Of or pertaining to a diradical Dirae The goddesses of vengeance; they were also known to accompany Invidia. They are the Roman counterparts of the Furies/Erinyes. diram A Tajikistani coin; 100 dirams equal one somoni. Dircks A surname. dirdum A scolding, a reproach dire Warning of bad consequences: ill-boding; portentous. direct Proceeding without deviation or interruption. directability Ability to be directed. directable Able to be directed. directed In a manner emphasizing one's point of view. directedly In a directed way. directedness The state or quality of being directed. directee A person who undergoes spiritual direction. directingly So as to give direction. direction A theoretical line (physically or mentally) followed from a point of origin or towards a destination. May be relative (e.g. up, left, outbound, dorsal), geographical (e.g. north), rotational (e.g. clockwise), or with respect to an object or location (e.g. toward Boston). directional Indicating direction. directionality The condition of being directional. directionalization The process of directionalizing. directionalize To add a directional component to. directionally In a directional manner. Directioner A fan of the British-Irish pop group One Direction. directionful Providing adequate direction; directive directionize To set or change the direction of. directionless Lacking direction; aimless. directionlessly Without (fixed) direction; aimlessly. directionlessness Absence of direction. directions Instructions for how to reach a destination or how to do something directitude Directness. directive That which directs; serving to direct, indicate, or guide. directively In a directive manner. directiveness The condition of being directive directivity A measure of the performance of an antenna compared to an isotropic antenna; the ratio of the maximum value of radiation intensity to the average radiation intensity. directly In a direct manner; in a straight line or course. directmate A kind of chess problem in which White, moving first, must checkmate Black within a specified number of moves against any defence. directness The state or quality of being direct. directoire Pertaining to a style of dress common during this period, characterised by extravagant, Classically-inspired designs. director One who directs; the person in charge of managing a department or directorate (e.g., director of engineering), project, or production (as in a show or film, e.g., film director). directorate An agency headed by a director, usually a subdivision of a major government department. directorial Of or pertaining to a director