12-letter words containing d, m, i, n
- denominators — Plural form of denominator.
- denormalized — Simple past tense and past participle of denormalize.
- densitometer — an instrument for measuring the optical density of a material by directing a beam of light onto the specimen and measuring its transmission or reflection
- densitometry — Photography. an instrument for measuring the density of negatives.
- deny a claim — If an insurance company denies a claim, it refuses to pay a claim submitted by a policyholder.
- dermabrasion — a procedure in cosmetic surgery in which rough facial skin is removed by scrubbing
- dermaplaning — a cosmetic treatment, often used to treat acne scars, in which surface irregularities are surgically scraped to give the skin a smoother appearance
- desquamating — Present participle of desquamate.
- desquamation — to come off in scales, as the skin in certain diseases; peel off.
- determinable — able to be decided, fixed, or found out
- determinably — In a determinable way.
- determinants — Plural form of determinant.
- determinated — having defined limits; definite.
- determinates — having defined limits; definite.
- determinator — a person who or a thing that determines
- determinedly — resolute; staunch: the determined defenders of the Alamo.
- determinisms — Plural form of determinism.
- deuteronomic — of, relating to, or resembling Deuteronomy, especially the laws contained in that book.
- deviationism — ideological deviation (esp from orthodox Communism)
- devon minnow — a spinning lure intended to imitate the swimming motion of a minnow
- dialkylamine — (organic chemistry) Any secondary amine formed from two alkyl groups.
- diamagnetism — the phenomenon exhibited by substances that have a relative permeability less than unity and a negative susceptibility. It is caused by the orbital motion of electrons in the atoms of the material and is unaffected by temperature
- diamond bird — any small insectivorous Australian songbird of the genus Pardalotus, having a diamond-patterned plumage
- diamond dust — pulverized diamonds, used as an abrasive.
- diamond head — promontory in SE Oahu, Hawaii, near Honolulu, consisting of the rim of an extinct volcanic crater
- diamond lane — a highway or street lane for buses and passenger vans marked with a large diamond shape on the pavement.
- diamondbacks — Plural form of diamondback.
- diathermancy — the property of transmitting infrared radiation
- diazomethane — a yellow odourless explosive gas, used as a methylating agent. Formula: CH2:N:N
- die stamping — the production of words or decoration on a surface by using a steel die so that the printed images stand in relief
- diethylamine — (organic compound) The secondary amine (CH3CH2)2NH.
- diffusionism — the theory or principle that diffusion is the main force in cultural innovation and change.
- dilettantism — the practices or characteristics of a dilettante.
- dime a dozen — a cupronickel-clad coin of the U.S. and Canada, the 10th part of a dollar, equal to 10 cents.
- dimensioning — Present participle of dimension.
- dimerization — (chemistry) Any chemical reaction in which two monomers react to form a dimer.
- diminishable — That may be diminished.
- diminishment — to make or cause to seem smaller, less, less important, etc.; lessen; reduce.
- diminutively — In a diminutive manner.
- dinner money — money given to school children to buy dinner at school
- dipsomaniacs — Plural form of dipsomaniac.
- dirty-minded — tending to have vulgar, obscene, or lewd thoughts, interpretations, etc.
- disablements — Plural form of disablement.
- disagreement — the act, state, or fact of disagreeing.
- disamenities — Plural form of disamenity.
- disbursement — the act or an instance of disbursing.
- disclamation — the act of disclaiming; renunciation; disavowal.
- discomedusan — a member of the Discomedusae, an order of jellyfish with flattened bodies
- discomfiting — to confuse and deject; disconcert: to be discomfited by a question.
- discommoding — to cause inconvenience to; disturb, trouble, or bother.