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DEUTOXIDE n.
A compound containing in the molecule two atoms of oxygen united with some other element or radical; -- usually called dioxide, or less frequently, binoxide.
DICEBOX n.
A box from which dice are thrown in gaming. Thackeray.
DINOXIDE n.
Same as Dioxide.
DIOXIDE n. 2 definitions
An oxide containing two atoms of oxygen in each molecule; binoxide.
DIOXINDOL n.
A white, crystalline, nitrogenous substance obtained by the reduction of isatin. It is a member of the indol series; -- hence its name.
DISOXIDATE v.
To deoxidate; to deoxidize. [R.]
DISOXIDATION n.
Deoxidation. [R.]
DISOXYGENATE v.
To deprive of oxygen; to deoxidize. [R.]
DISOXYGENATION n.
Deoxidation. [R.]
DITTY-BOX n.
A small box to hold a sailor's thread, needless, comb, etc.
DOG-FOX n. 3 definitions
A male fox. See the Note under Dog, n.,
DOXOLOGICAL a.
Pertaining to doxology; giving praise to God. Howell.
DOXOLOGIZE v.
To give glory to God, as in a doxology; to praise God with doxologies.
DOXOLOGY n.
d by the choir or the congregation. David breaks forth into these triumphant praises and doxologies. South.
DOXY n.
A loose wench; a disreputable sweetheart. Shak.
DRUDGING BOX n.
See Dredging box.
EMBOX v.
To inclose, as in a box; to imbox.
EQUINOX n. 2 definitions
ne of the equinoctial points, that is, about March 21 and September 22. See Autumnal equinox, Vernal equinox, under Autumnal and Vernal. When descends on the Atlantic The gigantic Stormwind of the equinox. Longfellow.
ERYTHROXYLON n.
A genus of shrubs or small trees of the Flax family, growing in tropical countries. E. Coca is the source of cocaine. See Coca.
ESOX n.
A genus of fresh-water fishes, including pike and pickerel.
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