German to English Dictionary (Deutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch)

Dialectic

A method of argument for resolving disagreement that involves contradiction and its reconciliation.

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.

Dielectric

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

Differentiable

Capable of being differentiated; having a derivative.

Diffuse Radiation Density

The amount of diffuse solar radiation received per unit area, typically measured in watts per square meter.

Dilettante

A person who cultivates an area of interest, such as the arts, without real commitment or knowledge.

Dimensionality-Reduction

The process of reducing the number of random variables under consideration by obtaining a set of principal variables.

Diogenes

An ancient Greek philosopher and one of the most famous figures of the philosophical school of Cynicism.

Disarticulation

The act of disarticulating; the separation of bones at a joint.

Disciplinarity

The quality or state of being related to a specific academic discipline.

Disciplinary Committee

An official group of people within an organization, school, or institution appointed to investigate breaches of rules and decide on appropriate punishments or sanctions.