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Showing 18 of 230 words/dɪˈstrɔɪ.ərz/ [destroyers]
[noun] Plural form of destroyer: a person or thing that damages, ruins, or obliterates something completely.
/dɪˈtætʃ/ [detach]
[verb] To disengage, remove, or separate something from a larger body or object to which it is fastened or connected.
/dɪˈtætʃt/ [detached]
[adjective] Separate or disconnected, in particular having no physical connection to another building.
/dɪˈtætʃ.ər/ [detacher]
[noun] A person or device that removes, separates, or disconnects one thing from another.
/dɪˈtætʃɪŋ/ [detaching]
[verb] The act of unfastening, separating, or disconnecting something from a larger body or surface.
/ˈdiː.teɪl.ɪd.li/ [detailedly]
[adverb] In a manner that is characterized by great attention to detail; thoroughly or minutely.
/ˈdiː.teɪ.lɪŋ/ [detailing]
[noun] The small or minute particulars of a work, design, or structure, considered collectively; ornamental features.
/dɪˈtɛktər/ [detector]
[noun] A device or instrument designed to detect, record, or indicate the presence of one or more physical quantities, such as radiation, heat, or motion.
/dɪˈtɛn.ʃən/ [detention]
[noun] The action of detaining someone or the state of being detained in official custody, typically as a prisoner.
/dɪˈtɪəriəreɪt/ [deteriorate]
[verb] To become progressively worse in quality, value, or condition.
/dɪˈtɜːrmɪn ðə ˈmoʊlər mæs əv əˈmoʊniəm ˈnaɪtreɪt/ [determine the molar mass of ammonium nitrate]
[verb] To calculate the sum of the atomic masses of all atoms in one mole of the chemical compound NH4NO3.
/dɪˈtɜːrz/ [deters]
[verb] To discourage someone from doing something, typically by instilling doubt or fear of the consequences.
/dɪˈvɛl.ə.pər/ [developer]
[noun] A person or company that creates, designs, or builds software applications or digital systems.
/ˌdiːviˈeɪʃən/ [deviation]
[noun] The action, state, or an instance of departing from an established course, standard, or accepted norm.
/ˈdɛv.əl/ [devil]
[noun] In various religions, the supreme spirit of evil; a wicked or cruel person.
/dɪˈvaɪzd/ [devised]
[verb] Planned, invented, or brought about by careful thought and creativity.
/dɪˈvɔɪd/ [devoid]
[adjective] Entirely lacking or free from something, typically something desirable or expected.
/dɪˈvɔɪd ɒv/ [devoid of]
[adjective] Entirely lacking or free from something, typically something desirable, essential, or expected.