English to English Dictionary

Degraded

Reduced in quality, character, or value; fallen to a low moral or physical standard.

Degrease

To remove grease, oil, or stubborn grime from something, especially a machine, engine, or surface.

Degreaser

A chemical substance or solution used to remove grease, oil, or fat from surfaces, machinery, or tools.

Degree

An academic rank conferred by a college or university after completion of a course of study.

Degringolade

A rapid downfall, deterioration, or decline in status, structure, or condition.

Dehumidification

The process of removing excess moisture or water vapor from the air to reduce humidity levels.

Dehydrant

A substance that promotes or causes dehydration; a dehydrating agent used to remove moisture from materials, gases, or chemical compounds.

Dehydrate

To remove water from something, typically food or a substance.

Dehydrated

Having had the water removed; lacking moisture.

Dehydration

A harmful reduction in the amount of water in the body, typically caused by illness, sweating, or inadequate fluid intake.

Deictic

Designating a word or expression whose meaning is dependent on the context in which it is used, such as time, place, or the identity of the speaker.

Deionize

To remove ions from a substance, especially water, typically by means of an ion-exchange process.