English words starting with dim

Meanings of Dim:

adjective

(of a light, colour, or illuminated object) not shining brightly or clearly.

Usage examples:

The dim glow of the fire

verb

Make or become less bright or distinct.

Usage examples:

A smoky inferno that dimmed the sun

abbreviation

Diminuendo.

Meanings of Dim-and-distant:

idiom

From the past and not clearly remembered

Usage examples:

The times of huge profits are now a dim and distant memory.

Meanings of Dim-witted:

adjective

Stupid

Usage examples:

Marilyn was portrayed as some sort of dim-witted blonde.

Meanings of Dime:

noun

A ten-cent coin.

Usage examples:

Instead of replacing the popular dime with another coin, it's also possible to see whether the addi…

Meanings of Dime-store:

noun

A store that sells a range of cheap goods

Usage examples:

You won't find expensive cosmetics at the dime store.

Meanings of Dimension:

noun

A measurable extent of a particular kind, such as length, breadth, depth, or height.

Usage examples:

The final dimensions of the pond were 14 ft x 8 ft

verb

Form or shape (something) to particular measurements.

Usage examples:

The seats and backrests are dimensioned to withstand high loads from items such as unsecured luggage

Meanings of Dimensional:

adjective

Relating to measurements or dimensions.

Usage examples:

Technicians check dimensional accuracy using coordinate measuring machines

suffix

Having measurements in one or more different directions, esp. height, length, or width

Usage examples:

A three-dimensional figure, a multi-dimensional problem

Meanings of Dimensionality:

noun

The quality of having many different features or qualities, especially in a way that makes something seem real, rather than being too simple

Usage examples:

I don't consider age or nationality when choosing a part: it's more about the dimensionality of the…

Meanings of Dimensionally:

suffix

In a way that has or appears to have the stated number of dimensions (= measurements such as height, length, or width)

Usage examples:

The backgrounds are rendered in beautiful lifelike graphics rather than being drawn two-dimensional…

adverb

In a way that relates to the dimensions (= measurements such as height, length, or width) of something

Usage examples:

The material is lightweight, non-absorbent, fire resistant, and dimensionally stable., the two desi…

Meanings of Dimensioned:

verb

Form or shape (something) to particular measurements.

Usage examples:

The seats and backrests are dimensioned to withstand high loads from items such as unsecured luggage

noun

A measurable extent of a particular kind, such as length, breadth, depth, or height.

Usage examples:

The final dimensions of the pond were 14 ft x 8 ft

Meanings of Dimensioning:

verb

Form or shape (something) to particular measurements.

Usage examples:

The seats and backrests are dimensioned to withstand high loads from items such as unsecured luggage

noun

A measurable extent of a particular kind, such as length, breadth, depth, or height.

Usage examples:

The final dimensions of the pond were 14 ft x 8 ft

Meanings of Dimensions:

noun

A measurable extent of a particular kind, such as length, breadth, depth, or height.

Usage examples:

The final dimensions of the pond were 14 ft x 8 ft

verb

Form or shape (something) to particular measurements.

Usage examples:

The seats and backrests are dimensioned to withstand high loads from items such as unsecured luggage

Meanings of Dimer:

noun

A molecule or molecular complex consisting of two identical molecules linked together.

Usage examples:

Furthermore, there was no evidence of ethyl esters, dimers, alkanes or alkenes, which might be expe…

Meanings of Dimercaprol:

noun

A colourless, oily liquid with an unpleasant smell, used as an antidote for poisoning by mercury, arsenic, lead, and other heavy metals.

Usage examples:

One type contained the anthrax vaccine and the other contained phials of a drug called dimercaprol,…

Meanings of Dimerize:

verb

Combine with a similar molecule to form a dimer.

Usage examples:

Alcl3 molecules dimerize to form molecules of al2cl6

Meanings of Dimerized:

verb

Combine with a similar molecule to form a dimer.

Usage examples:

Alcl3 molecules dimerize to form molecules of al2cl6

Meanings of Dimerizes:

verb

Combine with a similar molecule to form a dimer.

Usage examples:

Alcl3 molecules dimerize to form molecules of al2cl6

Meanings of Dimerizing:

verb

Combine with a similar molecule to form a dimer.

Usage examples:

Alcl3 molecules dimerize to form molecules of al2cl6

Meanings of Dimerous:

adjective

Having parts arranged in groups of two.

Usage examples:

Most basal eudicots are dimerous or trimerous, with only occasionally pentamerous types (sabiaceae,…

Meanings of Dimers:

noun

A molecule or molecular complex consisting of two identical molecules linked together.

Usage examples:

Furthermore, there was no evidence of ethyl esters, dimers, alkanes or alkenes, which might be expe…

Meanings of Dimes:

noun

A ten-cent coin.

Usage examples:

Instead of replacing the popular dime with another coin, it's also possible to see whether the addi…

Meanings of Dimeter:

noun

A line of verse consisting of two metrical feet.

Usage examples:

Poems in iambic dimeters and trimeters are found in abundance in her first book, as are poems writt…

Meanings of Dimeters:

noun

A line of verse consisting of two metrical feet.

Usage examples:

Poems in iambic dimeters and trimeters are found in abundance in her first book, as are poems writt…

Meanings of Dimethoate:

noun

A crystalline synthetic organophosphorus compound used in solution as an insecticide.

Usage examples:

Consider alternating synthetic pyrethroids such as permethrin or fenvalerate to organophosphates su…

Meanings of Dimethylsulfoxide:

noun

A colourless liquid used as a solvent and synthetic reagent. it is readily able to penetrate the skin and is used in medicinal preparations for skin application.