English to English Dictionary

dissemination

The act of spreading something, especially information, widely.

drilling-fluid

A fluid used in oil and gas well drilling to cool and lubricate the drill bit, carry cuttings to the surface, and maintain wellbore pressure.

ebullient

Overflowing with fervor, enthusiasm, or excitement; bubbling up like boiling water.

effusive

Expressing gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner.

elution

The process of extracting a substance that is bound to another by washing it with a solvent, especially in chromatography.

endogenous

Growing or originating from within an organism, system, or cell.

entomology

The branch of zoology concerned with the study of insects.

entrenched

Firmly established and difficult or unlikely to change; ingrained.

ethnocentrism

Evaluation of other cultures according to preconceptions originating in the standards and customs of one's own culture.

ethylene

A flammable gaseous olefin, C2H4, obtained from petroleum and natural gas, used as a chemical feedstock and as a plant hormone that promotes fruit ripening.

etymology

The study of the origin of words and the way in which their meanings have changed throughout history.

evocative

Bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind.