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 distained Stained, discoloured, tarnished. distal Remote from the point of attachment or origin. distalia The segments of an antenna of an insect, excluding the scape and pedicel distality The quality or state of being distal. distalization A change in position to the distal side distalize To move to the distal side distalized Modified by distalization distalizer A device that distalizes (especially teeth) distally Towards a distal part. distalmost Most distal (furthest from the origin). distalometapodial Relating to the distal side of the metapodial bones distalometatarsal Relating to the distal side of the metatarsus distalward Having a distal orientation distamycin Any of a class of polyamide antifungal antibiotics, obtained from Streptomyces distance An amount of space between points (often geographical points), usually (but not necessarily) measured along a straight line. distanceless Without distance. distancelessness Absence of distance. distancer A person who tends to maintain emotional distance and detachment. distanceth (archaic) third-person singular simple present indicative of distance distancing The process of becoming or making distant. distancingly So as to distance oneself. distancy distance (state of being distant) distannide A chemical compound with two tin atoms in the more electronegative role (Sn₂). distannoxane Any of a class of organotin complexes of general formula [R₃SnOSnR₃]₂ that are used as catalysts. distannylene a tin analogue of ethylene, Sn₂H₄. distannyne Any of a class of organic compounds containing a tin to tin triple bond R₁-Sn≡Sn-R₂ distant Far off (physically, logically or mentally). distantial Distant. distantiate To distance (to put or keep at a literal or metaphorical or mental distance). distantiation The act or process of distantiating. distantly At a distance. distantness The state or quality of being distant or remote. distarch Of a cross-linked starch. DiStasio A surname from Italian. distaste A feeling of dislike, aversion or antipathy. distasteful Having a bad or foul taste. distastefully In a distasteful manner. distastefulness The state or quality of being distasteful or objectionable; causing averseness; unpleasantness. distavorous Who eats food that was not grown or produced locally distaxial Of, pertaining to, or employing distaxy. distaxy An overgrowth in which both the original crystal and the crystal growing on it have different orientations. distearate Any compound containing two stearate groups distearin A diglyceride of stearic acid distearoyl Two stearoyl groups in a molecule distearoylphosphatidylcholine A saturated phospholipid that forms stable cell-like membranes and is commonly used in liposomes and drug-delivery systems. distearoylphosphatidylethanolamine A cephalin (phosphatidylethanolamine) containing two stearate groups distearyl Two stearyl groups in a molecule Distefano A surname from Italian. distelfink A stylized goldfinch in Pennsylvania Dutch folk art, representing happiness and good fortune. distelic Having two steles. distely The property of being distelic. distemper A viral disease of animals, such as dogs and cats, characterised by fever, coughing and catarrh. distemperance distemperature distemperate Immoderate, excessive. distemperately unduly distemperature A state of adverse or unhealthy atmospheric conditions. distempered Affected with or suffering from distemper. distemperedly In a distempered manner. distemperedness The quality of being distempered. distemperer One who paints with distemper. distempering Synonym of distemper (“disorder of the body; disease”). distemperment distempered state; distemperature distend To extend or expand, as from internal pressure; to swell distendable Capable of being distended. distended Extended or expanded, as from internal pressure; swollen. distendedly In a distended manner. distender One who, or that which, distends. distensibility Capability of swelling or stretching distensible Capable of swelling or stretching. distensile Causing distension. distension The act of distending. distensive Distending, or capable of being distended; expanding or spreading out. distent distended dister To banish or drive from a country. disterminate separated, divided distermination separation by bounds disteroidal Relating to, or derived from two steroids distfix mixfix disthene Kyanite. disthrone To dethrone; to remove from the throne. disthronize To remove from the throne, to dethrone. distibine Any organoantimony compound containing two antimony atoms joined together R₂Sb-SbR₂ distich A couplet, a two-line stanza making complete sense. distichal distichous distichia An eyelash that arises from an abnormal spot on the eyelid, usually exiting from the duct of the Meibomian gland at the eyelid margin. distichiasis The presence of a distichia, or abnormally located eyelash. distichodont Relating to the distichodontids distichodontid Any fish of the family Distichodontidae distichodus Any of the genus Distichodus of freshwater fish found in Africa. distichoporine Any hydrozoan of the subfamily Distichoporinae (or of genus Distichopora) distichous Arranged in two rows on each side of an axis. distichously In a distichous manner. distiflagellomere The distal part of the flagellomere distiflagellum The portion of an insect's antenna that is farthest from the body; the outermost segment of the flagellum. distigmine A parasympathomimetic drug, used in the bromide form, similar to pyridostigmine and neostigmine but with a longer duration of action. distil To exude (a liquid) in small drops; also, to give off (a vapour) which condenses in small drops. distillability The condition of being distillable; the ability to be distilled (in any sense). distillable Capable of being distilled, especially capable of being distilled without chemical decomposition. distillage Distillation. distilland A substance to be distilled. distillate The liquid that has been condensed from vapour during distillation; normally a purified form or a fraction of an original liquid. distillated distilled distillation The act of falling in drops, or the act of pouring out in drops. distillatory Belonging to, or used in, distilling. distilled Having been produced by means of distillation. distiller A person who distills, especially alcoholic spirits or hard liquor by a process of distillation; a person who owns, works in or operates a distillery. distillery A place where distillation takes place, especially the distillation of alcoholic spirits. distilling Distillation. distilment The process of distillation. distinct Capable of being perceived very clearly. distinctify To make distinct or distinctive. distinction That which distinguishes; a single occurrence of a determining factor or feature, the fact of being divided; separation, discrimination. distinctional Of or relating to distinction. distinctioning The creation of a pattern of distinctions. distinctionless Without distinction. distinctive Distinguishing, used to or enabling the distinguishing of some thing. distinctively In a distinctive manner; in a way that is notable for its difference. distinctiveness The quality of being distinctive, individual or discrete. distinctivity distinctiveness distinctly In a distinct manner. distinctness The property or degree of being distinct. distinctor That which makes or marks a distinction. distinctual Distinctive; serving to allow distinctions. distinctually In a distinctual manner. distincture distinctness Distington A village and civil parish in Cumberland, Cumbria, England, previously in Copeland borough (OS grid ref NY0023). distingue Fashionably distinguished or elegant; having an air of superiority. distinguish To recognize someone or something as different from others based on its characteristics. distinguishability The state of being distinguishable. distinguishable Able, or easily able to be distinguished. distinguishableness Synonym of distinguishability (“the state or quality of being distinguishable”). distinguishably In a distinguishable way distinguished Celebrated, well-known or eminent because of achievements or rank; prestigious. distinguishedly In a distinguished manner. distinguishedness The quality of being distinguished. distinguisher One who, or that which, distinguishes. distinguishing That serves to distinguish. distinguishingly With distinction; with some mark of preference. distinguishment A distinction; observation of difference. distinguishness The state or quality of being distinguishable. distinguition The act of distinguishing; the state or quality of being distinguished; distinguishment, distinction. distinguo A distinction. distiphallus The enlarged, apical part of the aedeagus in some insects dististele The distal portion of the tail-like appendage on a homoiostele. dististylus In mosquitoes, the distal segment of the gonopods. distitarsus A divided or split tarsus distitibia The portion of the tibia of an arachnid that is furthest from the body. distitle To deprive of a title or right. distoangular Angled backward, towards the rear of the mouth. distoangularly In a distoangular manner.