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Diastem
- - Intervening space; interval. (b) (Anc. Mus.) An interval.
Diaster
- - 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. See Karyokinesis.
Diesels
- noun - an internal-combustion engine that burns heavy oil
- German engineer (born in France) who invented the diesel engine (1858-1913)
Dissect
- verb - cut open or cut apart; "dissect the bodies for analysis"
- make a mathematical, chemical, or grammatical analysis of; break down into components or essential features; "analyze a specimen"; "analyze a sentence"; "analyze a chemical compound"
Dissent
- noun - (law) the difference of one judge's opinion from that of the majority; "he expressed his dissent in a contrary opinion"
- a difference of opinion
- be of different opinions; "I beg to differ!"; "She disagrees with her husband on many questions"
- express opposition through action or words; "dissent to the laws of the country"
- the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent
- withhold assent; "Several Republicans dissented"
Dissert
- - To discourse or dispute; to discuss.
Disship
- - To dismiss from service on board ship.
Dissing
- verb - treat, mention, or speak to rudely; "He insulted her with his rude remarks"; "the student who had betrayed his classmate was dissed by everyone"