Portuguese to English Dictionary (Dicionário Português-Inglês)

Diatom

A single-celled alga which has a cell wall of silica, characteristic of both fresh and marine plankton.

Diatomaceous

Consisting of, containing, or relating to the fossilized remains of diatoms, particularly in the form of a soft, chalky rock.

Diatomic

Consisting of two atoms, especially of the same or different elements.

Dice

A small cube with each of its six sides having a different number of dots from one to six, used in games of chance.

Dictator

A ruler with total power over a country, typically one who has obtained control by force.

Dictatorship

A form of government in which absolute power is concentrated in a dictator or a small group.

Dictionary

A book or electronic resource that lists the words of a language in alphabetical order and gives their meaning, or gives the equivalent words in a different language.

Diegesis

The total world of a story, including characters, places, and events, experienced or experienced as existing within the context of the narrative.

Dielectric

A substance that does not conduct electricity but can support an electric field.

Diesel

An internal combustion engine in which heat ignited by the compression of air is used to raise the temperature of the fuel to the point of ignition, used especially as a heavy-duty power source.

Diesel Fuel

A type of fuel derived from crude oil, used primarily in diesel engines.

Dieta

A regulated selection of foods, often for health or weight management purposes.