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diffuser |
Noun
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baffle that distributes sound waves evenly |
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diagram |
Noun
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a drawing intended to explain how something works |
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diagram |
Verb
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make a schematic or technical drawing of that shows interactions among variables or how something is constructed |
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diffusor |
Noun
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optical device that distributes the light of a lamp evenly |
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diffusor |
Noun
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baffle that distributes sound waves evenly |
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distillery |
Noun
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a plant and works where alcoholic drinks are made by distillation |
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diphenylhydantoin |
Noun
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an anticonvulsant drug (trade name Dilantin) used to treat epilepsy and that is not a sedative |
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dial |
Noun
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the face of a timepiece |
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dial |
Noun
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a disc on a telephone that is rotated a fixed distance for each number called |
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dial |
Noun
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the circular graduated indicator on various measuring instruments |
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dial |
Noun
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the control on a radio or television set that is used for tuning |
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dial |
Verb
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choose by means of a dial |
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dial |
Verb
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operate a dial to select a telephone number |
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distributor |
Noun
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electrical device that distributes voltage to the spark plugs of a gasoline engine in the order of the firing sequence |
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distributor |
Noun
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a company that markets merchandise |
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distributor |
Noun
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a person with authority to allot or deal out or apportion |
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distributor |
Noun
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someone who markets merchandise |
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diflunisal |
Noun
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nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (trade name Dolobid) used to treat arthritis and other inflammatory conditions |
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digester |
Noun
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autoclave consisting of a vessel in which plant or animal materials are digested |
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diphenylbutyl piperidine |
Noun
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a group of antipsychotic drugs used mainly in the treatment of schizophrenia |
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distributer |
Noun
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electrical device that distributes voltage to the spark plugs of a gasoline engine in the order of the firing sequence |
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distributer |
Noun
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someone who markets merchandise |
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diggings |
Noun
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temporary living quarters |
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diggings |
Noun
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an excavation for ore or precious stones or for archaeology |
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diplomatic building |
Noun
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government building in which diplomats live or work |
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dialog box |
Noun
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(computer science) a small temporary window in a graphical user interface that appears in order to request information from the user |
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diplomatic pouch |
Noun
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a mail pouch that is sealed shut and that is used to carry communications between a legation and its home office |
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digs |
Noun
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temporary living quarters |
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digs |
Noun
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an excavation for ore or precious stones or for archaeology |
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distributor cam |
Noun
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the cam inside the distributor that rotates to contact spark plug terminals in the correct order |
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dial telephone |
Noun
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a telephone with a dial for registering the number to be called |
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dipole |
Noun
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an aerial half a wavelength long consisting of two rods connected to a transmission line at the center |
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dipole |
Noun
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a pair of equal and opposite electric charges or magnetic poles separated by a small distance |
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distributor cap |
Noun
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the cap of the distributor that holds in place the wires from the distributor to the spark plugs |
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domiciliation |
Noun
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temporary living quarters |
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dial phone |
Noun
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a telephone with a dial for registering the number to be called |
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dipole antenna |
Noun
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an aerial half a wavelength long consisting of two rods connected to a transmission line at the center |
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distributor housing |
Noun
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the housing that supports the distributor cam |
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dialyzer |
Noun
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a medical instrument for separating substances in solution by unequal diffusion through semipermeable membranes |
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dipstick |
Noun
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a graduated rod dipped into a container to indicate the fluid level |
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distributor point |
Noun
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a contact in the distributor |
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digital-analog converter |
Noun
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device for converting digital signals into analogue signals |
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dialysis machine |
Noun
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a medical instrument for separating substances in solution by unequal diffusion through semipermeable membranes |
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digital-to-analog converter |
Noun
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device for converting digital signals into analogue signals |
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diamond point |
Noun
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a very hard small point made from a diamond |
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dual inline package switch |
Noun
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(computer science) one of a set of small on-off switches mounted in computer hardware |
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digital audiotape |
Noun
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a digital tape recording of sound |
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diamante |
Noun
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fabric covered with glittering ornaments such as sequins or rhinestones |
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diamante |
Noun
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adornment consisting of a small piece of shiny material used to decorate clothing |
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diptych |
Noun
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a painting or carving (especially an altarpiece) on two panels (usually hinged like a book) |