diaster

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noun

A double star; applied to the nucleus of a cell, when, during cell division, the loops of the nuclear network separate into two groups, preparatory to the formation of two daughter nuclei.

OriginAncient Greek ἀστήρ →
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Meanings

noundiaster (plural diasters)

plural diasters · alternative dyaster

  1. biologyA double star; applied to the nucleus of a cell, when, during cell division, the loops of the nuclear network separate into two groups, preparatory to the formation of two daughter nuclei.

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekἀστήρ“star”
  2. Englishdiaster

From di- + Ancient Greek ἀστήρ (astḗr, “star”).

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Rhymes & wordplay

Rhymes with diaster

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Anagrams

astrideasteridrestiaddisratestairedsideart
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APA

diaster. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/diaster

MLA

“diaster.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/diaster. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “diaster,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/diaster.

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