Words Starting With "D"
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Demi-plie
Demi-plié is a French term used in ballet to describe a partial squatting movement where the dancer bends one or both knees, keeping the back relatively straight and the weight evenly distributed between both feet. It is often used as a preliminary movement to prepare for jumps, pirouettes, or grande allegro. The demi-plié is an essential component of ballet technique, as it helps to generate power, control, and momentum for the subsequent movements.
Demi-rilievo
Demi-rilievo is a term used in sculpture and art to describe a relief that is not raised as high as a high relief, but still protrudes somewhat from the background. It is typically less than half the depth of a high relief, and is often used to create reliefs that are more subtle and nuanced in their effect.
Demi-sec
Demi-sec is a French term that refers specifically to a type of wine that is sweet, but not sweet enough to be considered a dessert wine. Demi-sec wines typically have a balance of sweetness and acidity, with flavors that are fruit-forward and slightly sweet. The term "demi-sec" literally translates to "half-dry" in English, which refers to the wine's level of sweetness.
Demi-tasse
Demi-tasse is a type of small cup used to serve coffee or espresso. It is typically smaller than a regular coffee cup, usually holding about 3-6 ounces (85-170 ml) of liquid. The term "demi-tasse" literally means "half-cup" in French, and it is often used to describe a cup that is small and delicate, often used for serving strong or concentrated coffee drinks.
Demic
Demic refers to something or someone relating to, indigenous to, or characteristic of a particular region, city, or district, especially a part of a country. For example: "The cities of the Peloponnesian demic region have a unique cultural identity."
Demicadence
Démarche is a noun that refers to the harmonious sequence of sounds in the final parts of words or sentences, especially in poetry, music, or other forms of art.
Demiculverin
A demiculverin is a type of medieval siege engine, a medium-sized cannon used in the 16th century for breaching fortifications and walls. It is smaller than a culverin, but larger than a saker, another type of siege gun. Demiculverins were used extensively during the Italian Wars and emerged as a popular type of siege artillery in the 1530s to 1550s.
Demiglace
Demiglace is a French culinary term that refers to a rich, intense reduction of stock and red wine, typically made from the juices left over from cooking beef or other meats. It is often used as a sauce for meat dishes, particularly premium cuts of beef, and is characterized by its dark color, thick consistency, and intense flavor. Demiglace is often described as a "jus" rather than a traditional sauce, as it is not thickened with roux or cream.
Demigod
A demigod is a mythological or fictional being who is the offspring of a human and a god, often possessing supernatural powers or abilities. In classical mythology, demigods were often depicted as extraordinary mortals with divine parentage, endowed with exceptional strength, wisdom, or other remarkable qualities.
Demigods
Demigods are mythological beings that are half-human and half-divine. They are often the offspring of a god or goddess and a mortal, and as such, they possess some divine qualities or powers. In stories and legends, demigods are often portrayed as having extraordinary abilities, strength, or charisma, and may possess a divine or semi-divine status. The term is often used to describe characters from mythology, such as Hercules or Perseus, who were said to be the sons of gods.
Demigorge
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Demijohn
A demijohn is a large, typically glass container used for storing and transporting liquids, such as wine, vinegar, and oil. It usually has a narrow neck and is often used in traditional or artisanal settings, such as in winemaking or cooking.
Demijohns
Demijohns are large, bottle-like containers, typically made of glass or ceramic, used for storing and transporting liquids such as wine, olive oil, and other beverages. The term "demijohn" is often used to describe a container with a capacity of around 5-10 gallons (19-38 liters).
Demilitarisation
Demilitarisation is the process of removing or reducing military equipment, personnel, or installations from a particular area, region, or country. It is often carried out to promote peace and stability, to reduce tensions between countries, or to unwind the legacy of past conflicts.
Demilitarise
To demilitarize something or someone means to remove or reduce military forces, equipment, or functions from a particular area, territory, or relationship.
Demilitarised
Describing a zone or area where armed forces are not allowed to remain, often used to describe a region or border created in an area where hostilities have been ceasing, after a war or conflict, where the military forces of the opposing sides are withdrawn. The term is often used to describe the Green Line in Cyprus, the DMZ in Korea, or the border between Germany and Poland after World War II.
Demilitarization
Demilitarization refers to the process of reducing or eliminating the military presence and equipment in a particular area, often as a result of a conflict or a peace agreement. It can also refer to the reduction or elimination of military forces or equipment in a country or region, often as part of a broader effort to promote disarmament, peace, and security.
Demilitarize
To demilitarize means to remove or reduce the military forces or equipment from a place, or to make a place no longer under military control or occupation. It can also refer to the process of disarming or disbanding a military force, or the act of removing or destroying military installations or equipment.
Demilitarized
Demilitarized refers to an area or zone that has been declared free of military equipment, personnel, or activities, usually as a result of a peace agreement or treaty. Such areas are typically neutral or demilitarized to prevent the use of violence and to promote regional stability.
Demilune
A demilune is a curved architectural feature that is a semicircular or crescent-shaped bay or recess, typically found in a room or building, often in the shape of an arch or a semicircle.
Demimondaine
A demimondaine is a woman who is part of the demi-monde, a social class between the upper and lower classes in 18th and 19th century Europe. Demimondaines were often courtesans, mistresses, actresses, or dancers who had high social connections and lifestyles, but not the same level of social respectability as the aristocracy.
Demimonde
Demimonde refers to a group of people who are considered to be part of the middle class or upper class, but not quite aristocratic or upper-class society. They are often seen as being "almost" but not quite part of the high society. The term often carries a sense of ambiguity or inbetweenness, suggesting that individuals in this category do not clearly belong to one social class or another.
Demineralisation
Demineralisation refers to the process of removing minerals and other impurities from water, soil, rocks, or other substances. This can be done through various methods, such as using resins or filters, to improve their quality, purity, or usability.
Demineralised
Demineralised refers to water that has had its minerals and salts removed, typically through a process of filtration or distillation.
Demineraliser
A demineraliser is a device or substance that removes minerals, ions, and other impurities from a liquid, typically water, to produce a pure and deionized substance. It is commonly used in laboratories, hospitals, and industrial processes to produce distilled water, ultrapure water, or other specialized liquids.
Demineralising
The word "demineralising" refers to the process of removing minerals or mineral elements from a solution, substance, or process. This can be done intentionally, such as in water treatment to remove impurities, or unintentionally, as a result of natural processes like weathering or chemical reactions. Demineralisation can have various effects, including changes in taste, color, or texture, as well as potential health impacts if the removed minerals were essential or beneficial.
Demineralization
Demineralization refers to a process in which minerals, especially ions, are removed from a substance or solution, such as water. This can be done to improve the taste, odor, or clarity of the substance, or to reduce its corrosive properties. Demineralization is often used in the production of drinking water, pharmaceuticals, and other products that require a high level of purity.
Demineralize
Demineralize means to remove minerals or mineral content from something. In medicine, for example, demineralizing solutions are used to extract minerals from teeth or bone tissue. In chemistry, demineralization is a process of removing ions from a solution, making it neutral or deionized. The phrase can also be used figuratively to describe the removal of essential qualities or characteristics, such as demineralizing a person's sense of purpose or identity.
Demineralized
Demineralized refers to a substance or solution that has been treated to remove minerals or inorganic compounds, typically as a part of a process such as water purification or laboratory analysis.
Demineralizer
A demineralizer is a device or process that removes minerals, such as salts and other inorganic compounds, from water or other substances. It is commonly used to remove impurities and improve the taste and quality of water, as well as to prevent mineral buildup in equipment and pipes.
Demineralizing
Demineralizing refers to the process of removing minerals, typically ions, from a substance, typically a liquid, to make it less concentrated or impure. In chemistry, demineralization is often used to describe the removal of impurities from water, such as salts and minerals, to produce deionized water.
Demining
Demining refers to the process of removing or neutralizing explosive mines, bombs, or other devices that have been laid to cause harm or destruction. This is typically done by trained professionals using specialized equipment and techniques to ensure the safe removal of the mines and prevent accidental detonation.
Demiquaver
A demiquaver is a musical term that represents a half of a quaver (or eighth note). In music notation, it is typically represented by a symbol "". It is also known as a hemidemisemiquaver.
Demisability
Demisability is a term that refers to the potential for something, such as a resource or a service, to be broken down or rendered obsolete by new technology or innovation. It is often used in the context of industry or society, where it can refer to the impact that changes in technology, policy, or other factors may have on the viability or usefulness of a particular activity, product, or institution.