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Di-potassium monohydrogen phosphate
Dipotassium phosphate (also phosphoric acid, dipotassium salt; dipotassium hydrogen orthophosphate; potassium phosphate, dibasic) -- K2HPO4 -- is a soluble salt which is used as a fertilizer and as a food additive. It is a source of phosphorus and potassium, and is a buffering agent. ..
Dip
Dip can have many meanings: Dip (dance move), a partner dance moveDip (Catalan myth), an evil demonic dog that drinks people's bloodDual in-line package, an electronics package with pins lying along two lines* DIP switch, a number of electric switches in a dual in-line packagefood dip, a type of sa..
DIP
DIP can refer to any of the following: Debtor in possessionDe-inked pulpDigital image processingDirect Income Payments, agricultural support payments in the European UnionDual in-line package ..
DIP-8
DIP-8 is a commonly-used integral circuit package. The acronym DIP stands for "Dual In-line Package" while the number eight (8) denotes eight connection pins protruding from the case. Specifically, dual in-line packages have the same number of pins on both sides of the case. Thus each side has ..
Dip-coating
Dip coating refers to the immersing of a substrate into a tank containing coating material, removing the piece from the tank, and allowing it to drain. The coated piece can then be dried by force-drying or baking. It is a popular way of creating thin film coated materials along with the spin coating..
Dipaculao, Aurora
Dipaculao is a 4th class municipality in the province of Aurora, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 23,064 people in 4,796 households. Barangays Dipaculao is politically subdivided into 25 barangays. BayabasBuenavistaBorlonganCalaocanDianedDiarabasinDibutunanDima..
Dipak C. Jain
Dipak C. Jain is the Dean of the J. L. Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. Dipak was born on June 9, 1957 in a small town called Tezpur, Assam, a northeast state of India. A distinguished teacher and scholar, Dipak C. Jain has been dean of the Kellogg School of Management sinc..
Dipak Chudasama
Dipak ChudasamaKenya (KEN) Batting style Right-hand bat Bowling type - Tests ODIs Matches - 20 '''Runs scored - 434 Batting average - 22.84 100s/50s -/- 1/1 Top score - 122 ..
Dipak Patel
Dipak PatelNew Zealand (NZ) Batting style Right-hand bat Bowling type Right-arm offbreak Tests ODIs Matches 37 75 '''Runs scored 1200 623 Batting average 20.68 11.75 100s/50s -/5 -/1 Top score 99 71 ..
Dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine
Dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine (DPPC) is a phospholipid and the major constituent of pulmonary surfactant. It is also used for research purposes in studying liposomes, lipid bilayers, and model biological membranes. ..
Dipangkorn Rasmijoti
Thai Royal Family HM The KingHM The Queen*Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya**Khun Ploypailin Mahidol**Khun Poom Mahidol**Khun Sirikitiya Mahidol*HRH The Crown Prince**HRH Princess Bajrakitiyabha**HRH Princess Siriwannawari Nariratana**HRH Prince Dipangkorn Rasmijoti*HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirin..
Dipankara
Part of a onBuddhism History of Buddhism Timeline of Buddhism Buddhist councils Foundations Four Noble Truths Noble Eightfold Path The Five Precepts Nirvāna · Three Jewels Buddhism In Depth Three marks of existence Skandha · Karma · Dharma Samsara · Rebirth..
Dipankar Bagchi
Dipankar Bagchi, a major Indian poet at the turn of the Millennium, was born on the 23 October 1968 in Kolkata. First child of a distinguished cinematographer, Dipankar started his career in poetry at a much older age. Thrown in a dilemma after his father's untimely death, he chose poetry over a str..
Dipankar Bhattacharjee
Dipankar Bhattacharjee born and raised in Guwahati, Assam (India) has been a star sportsman from North-East India. He is known to be the first and the only (till date) Olympian from Assam (A major North-Eastern Indian state). He has participated in many International tournaments representing India i..
Dipankar Bhattacharya
Dipankar Bhattacharya is an Indian politician. He is the general secretary of the Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) Liberation. Bhattacharya succeeded Vinod Mishra as the leader of the party in 1998. Son of a railway employee, Dipankar Byattacharya was born in Alipur Duar of West Bengal i..
Dipannita Sharma
Dipannita Sharma is a model and an aspiring actress. A well known model and an actress, who came into the limelight after making to the final five of the Miss India 1998 contest.She was also judged the miss photogenic in the same contest.Has also done a couple of television shows starting with "Lif..
Dipat
The ancient spiritual dance of the Trapezounta(Trabzon) region in Pontos(Black Sea). This dance is also know as Omal-Trapezountas. It is a very distinctive dance: the name of the dance means Di-2 Pat-step (2 step), but in reality the dance has an unusual movement involving more than two steps. Howev..
Dipavamsa
The Dipavamsa (Island Chronicle in Pali) is the oldest historical record of Sri Lanka, believed to be compiled in the 4th century. The chronicle is believe to be compiled from Atthakatha around the 4th century. Together with Mahavamsa, it is the source of many accounts of ancient history of Sri Lank..
Dipa Ma
Dipa Ma (March 25, 1911 - September 1989) was born Nani Bala Barua in East Bengal. As a child, she showed an exceptional interest in Buddhist rituals and preferred to study rather than play. Unlike other local girls, she insisted on attending school, but at the age of twelve she married off and was ..
Dipa Nusantara Aidit
Dipa Nusantara Aidit (July 30, 1923 - November 22, 1965) was one of the top leaders of the Communist Party of Indonesia (PKI). Born as Ahmad Aidit in Bangka Island, he was nicknamed "Amat" by people who are close to him. Aidit was raised on Dutch colonial education. He learned Marxist political theo..
Dipendra of Nepal
Dipendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev Dipendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev of Nepal (June 27, 1971 – June 4, 2001) was King of Nepal from June 1 to June 4 2001. He was accused of slaughtering his family at a royal dinner on June 1 2001. Dipendra was also mortally wounded, either by his own hand or at the..
Dipentodontaceae
Dipentodontaceae is the botanical name for a family of flowering plants. Such a family (Dipentodontaceae Merr., 1941) has been recognized by many taxonomists. The APG II system (2003) does not recognize such a family and leaves the genus Dipentodon unplaced as to family, or any other grouping. Thi..
Dipeptide
A dipeptide is a molecule consisting of two amino acids joined by a single peptide bond. Dipeptides are produced from polypeptides by the action of the hydrolase enzyme dipeptidyl peptidase. Dietary proteins are digested to dipeptides and amino acids, and the dipeptides are absorbed more rapidly..
Dipeptidyl peptidase-4
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Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors
Dipeptidyl peptidase 4 inhibitors, also DPP-4 inhibitors, are a new class of oral hypoglycemics. Their mechanism of action is thought to result from increased GLP-1,Behme MT, Dupre J, McDonald TJ. Glucagon-like peptide 1 improved glycemic control in type 1 diabetes. BMC Endocr Disord. 2003 Apr 10;3..
Dipesh Chakrabarty
Dipesh Chakrabarty is a historian of Bengal who has also made contributions to postcolonial theory and subaltern studies. Educated in Australia, and currently Lawrence A. Kimpton Distinguished Service Professor of History, South Asian Languages and Civilizations and the College at the University of..
Dipetalogaster
This genus of Triatominae has only one species. Dipetalogaster maxima (Uhler, 1894) (Tc) (Tc) means associated with Trypanosoma cruzi. ..
Diphallasparatus
This does not cite its [[Opentopia:Citing sources|references or sources]]. You can [[Opentopia:WikiProject Fact and Reference Check|help]] Wikipedia by introducing appropriate citations. Those who have more than one penis have a condition called diphallasparatus . This is an extremely rare disorde..
Diphallia
Diphallia, or penile duplication (PD), is a medical condition in which a male infant is born with two penises. It is estimated that one out of 5 million live births in the United States results in a diphallic birth defect. When diphallia is present, it is usually accompanied by other congenital ano..
Diphallic terata
Diphallic terata is a rare deformity of male genitals. Men suffering this deformation have two penises. References This article or section does not cite its [[Opentopia:Citing sources|references or sources]]. You can [[Opentopia:WikiProject Fact and Reference Check|help]] Wikipedia by introducin..
Diphasiastrum
Diphasiastrum is a genus of clubmosses in the plant family Lycopodiaceae. It is closely related to the genus Lycopodium, and some botanists treat it within a broad view of that genus as a section, Lycopodium sect. Complanata. The genus has a subcosmopolitan distribution, in much of the Northern H..
Diphenhydramine
Indicated for: AntihistaminicMotion sicknessSedativeAkathisia Other uses: Halting allergic reactions, controlling extrapyramidal side-effects induced by anticonvulsants Contraindications: Use in neonates and premature infantsUse in nursing mothersUse as a local anestheticUse in people with hy..
Diphenoxylate
Diphenoxylate is an opioid agonist used for the treatment of diarrhea that acts by slowing down intestinal contractions. It is a congener to the narcotic Meperidine of which the common brand name is Demerol. This being the case, this medication is potentially habit-forming, particularly in high d..
Diphenylalanine
This article lacks information on the [Importanceimportance] of the subject matter. If you are familiar with it, please expand the article, or discuss its significance on the talk page. Diphenylalanine General Systematic name 2-amino-3,3-diphenyl-propionic acid Molecular for..
Diphenylamine
Diphenylamine Systematic name Diphenylamine Chemical formula CxHxNxOx Molecular mass xx.xx g/mol Density x.xxx g/cm3 Melting point xx.x °C Boiling point xx.x °C CAS number [xx-xx-xx] SMILES xxxx [Chemical infoboxDisclaimer and references] Dip..
Diphenylchlorarsine
Diphenylchlorarsine is an odorless harassing agent also known as sneezing gas. It is known to cause sneezing, coughing, headache, salivation, and vomiting. Its chemical formula is (C6H5)2AsCl. ..
Diphenylmethane
Diphenylmethane is a compound consisting of two phenyl groups joined to a single carbon. It has a formula of C13H12. See also Diphenylmethanol External links MeSH [Diphenylmethane][PubChem] ..
Diphenylmethanol
Diphenylmethanol General Systematic name Diphenylmethanol Other names Benzhydrol Molecular formula C13H12O SMILES OC(c1ccccc1)c1ccccc1 Molar mass 184.23 g/mol Appearance White crystals CAS number [91-01-0] Properties Density and phase ? g/cm3, liq..
Diphilus
Diphilus, of Sinope, poet of the new Attic comedy and contemporary of Menander (342-291 BC). Most of his plays were written and acted at Athens, but he led a wandering life, and died at Smyrna. He was on intimate terms with the famous courtesan Gnathaena (Athenaeus xiii. pp. 579, 583). He is said t..
Diphone
In phonetics, a diphone is an adjacent pair of phones. It is usually used to refer a recording of the transition between two phones. In the following diagram, a stream of phones are represented by P1, P2, etc., and the corresponding diphones are represented by D1-2, D2-3, etc: |P1===|P2===|P3===|P..
Diphosgene
Diphosgene (ClCO2CCl3) Diphosgene (trichloromethyl chloroformate, ClCO2CCl3) is a chemical originally developed for chemical warfare, a few months after the first use of phosgene. Diphosgene is a combination of phosgene and chloroform. Diphosgene starts to break down into both of these compone..
Diphosphene
In chemistry, diphosphene is a molecule that has a phosphorus-phosphorus double bond, indicated by R-P=P-R'. Diphosphenes are heavier analogues of azo compounds. In 1877, H. Köhler and A. Michaelis reported the isolation of a compound that was thought to be the phosphorus analogue of azobenzene, "..
Diphosphorus pentoxide
Diphosphorus pentoxide General Other names phosphorus pentoxide phosphoric anhydride Molecular formula P2O5 Molar mass 141.94 g/mol Appearance white powder very deliquescent pungent odor CAS number [1314-56-3] Properties Density and phase 2.39 g/cm3, solid Sol..
Diphridas
Diphridas was a Spartan general in the Corinthian War. In 391 BC, he was placed in command of Spartan forces in Asia Minor, whose previous commander, Thibron, had been killed in an ambush. Diphridas continued his predecessor's policy of launching plundering raids into the territory of Persian satr..
Diphtheria
Diphtheria is an upper respiratory tract illness characterized by sore throat, low-grade fever, and an adherent membrane (a pseudomembrane) on the tonsil(s), pharynx, and/or nose. A milder form of diphtheria can be limited to the skin. It is caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae, an aerobic Gram-po..
Diphtheritic stomatitis
Penguin chick with lesions from Diphtheritic stomatitis Diphtheritic stomatitis is a recently discovered disease and has thus far been reported only in Yellow-eyed penguins (Megadyptes antipodes). Its symptoms are similar to human diphtheria and is characterized by infecteous lesions in the m..
Diphthong
In phonetics, a diphthong (Greek δίφθογγος, "diphthongos", literally "with two sounds," or "with two tones") is a vowel combination in a single syllable involving a quick but smooth movement from one vowel to another, often interpreted by listeners as a single vowel sound or phoneme. While ..
Diphu
Diphu is the headquarters of Karbi Anglong district in the state of Assam in India. State of Assam | History | Politics | Capital Dispur Districts Barpeta | Bongaigaon | Cachar | Darrang | Dhubri | Dibrugarh | Dhemaji | Golaghat | Goalpara | Hailakandi | Jorhat | Karbi Anglong | Kokrajhar ..
Diphu Pass
The Diphu Pass is a mountain pass at the tri-point of India, China, and Myanmar. The Diphu pass is also a strategic approach to eastern Assam. External Links [A satellite image of the pass] ..
Diphyllobothriasis
Diphyllobothriasis is caused by the infestation of tapeworms, of the genus Diphyllobothrium. The principal species causing Diphyllobothriasis is Diphyllobothrium latum, known as the broad or fish tapeworm, or broad fish tapeworm. D. latum is the longest tapeworm in humans, averaging ten meters lo..
Diphyllodes
The subgenus Diphyllodes Lesson, 1834 was a genus for two species birds of paradise, the Magnificent Bird of Paradise, Diphyllodes magnificus and Wilson's Bird of Paradise, Diphyllodes respublica. ..
Diphyodont
Diphyodont is the process of replacing teeth characteristic to mammals, having two successive sets of teeth. Polyphydont is the process of continuously replacing teeth, most common in fishes with teeth. ..
Dipilto
Dipilto is a municipality in the Nueva Segovia department of Nicaragua. ..
DiPinto
DiPinto is a small guitar company based in Philadelphia, PA. Most guitar stores won't stock their guitars, but it is possible to purchase them online. Their most famous guitar is the Mach IV, which was used by the White Stripes' guitarist, Jack White, although not as one of his three main guitars...
Dipipanone
Dipipanone hydrochloride is an opioid painkiller. In combination with cyclizine hydrochloride, it is marketed as Diconal, indicated for relief of moderate to severe pain. Chemically, dipipanone belongs to the class of opiates called the 3-diphenyl heptanones. It closely resembles methadone, the on..
Dipivefrine
Dipivefrine (Dipivefrin in the United States) is a medicinal drug which is used to treat glaucoma. It is available as ophthalmic solution (eye drops). ..
Dipka
Dipka is a census town in Korba district in the state of Chhattisgarh, India. Demographics As of 2001 India census[Geographic references#IndiaGRIndia], Dipka had a population of 20,182. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Dipka has an average literacy rate of 73%, hi..
Diplacodes
Diplacodes is a genus of dragonflies in the Libellulidae family. Various species of this genus occur in Africa, Asia, Australia and the South West Pacific. They are generally small dragonflies. Their colours range from the totally black body of the African D. lefebvrei, the lovely pale blue of Ind..
Diplacodes haematodes
Diplacodes haematodes (Burmeister, 1839) occurs throughout Australia (except Tasmania), Timor, New Guinea, Vanuatu, and New Caledonia. It is locally common in habitats that suit it (hot sunny exposed sites at or near rivers, streams and ponds/lakes). If often prefers to settle on hot rocks rath..
Diplahan, Zamboanga Sibugay
Diplahan is a 4th class municipality in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 23,909 people in 4,686 households. Barangays Diplahan is politically subdivided into 22 barangays. BalangaoButongDitayGaulanGolingGuinomanKauswaganLindan..
Diplarrena
Diplarrena Labill. A genus of 1 or 2 species in the family Iridaceae and native to south-eastern Australia. The name is from Greek diploos (double) and arren (male), as Diplarrena has only two functional stamens; all other Iridaceae have three. This name is often mis-spelled "Diplarrhena", an er..
Diple
Diple, dvojnice or dvojanke (pluralia tantum) are a traditional woodwind musical instrument in Serbian music and Croatian music. Diple is a flute, but quite specific in that it is made in double (hence the name): it has a double mouthpiece, two windways, two labiums and two pipes, one played by t..
Dipleidoscope
Please [Glossary#Wwikify] (format) this article or section as suggested in the [Guide to layoutGuide to layout] and the [Manual of StyleManual of Style]. Remove this template after wikifying. This article has been tagged since May 2006. A dipleidoscope is an instru..
Diplexer
A diplexer (sometimes called a combiner) is a device that combines the radio frequency output of two or more radio transmitters into a single output. This is extremely useful in reducing the number of radio antennas on a tower, reducing the weight and loading from wind and potential ice, as well as..
Diple (textual symbol)
Diple (meaning double, referring to the two lines in the mark >) was used in margins to draw attetntion to something in text. It is sometimes also called antilambda because the sign reminds of Greek capital letter lambda (Λ) turned upon its side. In some ways its usage was similar to modern d..
Diplo
According to a voice sample of Kanye West on the mixtape AEIOU Pt. 2, Diplo has largest collection of old records he has ever seen in his life. Diplo, Diplodocus, Wes Gully, and Wes Diplo are all pseudonyms of Wesley Pentz, a Philadelphia-based producer and DJ. Together with DJ Low Budget he..
Diploblasty
Diploblasty is a condition of the ovum in which there are two primary germ layers: the ectoderm and endoderm. Diploblastic organisms are organisms which evolve from such an ovum. Diploblastic animals include radiata. Compare to triploblasty. ..
Diplocanthopoda
Diplocanthopoda is a spider genus of the Salticidae family (jumping spiders). Species Diplocanthopoda hatamensis (Thorell, 1881) (Malaysia, New Guinea)Diplocanthopoda marina Abraham, 1925 (Malaysia) ..
Diplocarpon rosae
Diplocarpon rosae is a fungus that causes the rose disease Black Spot. Because it was observed by people of various countries around the same time (around 1830), the nomenclature for the fungus varied with about 25 different names. The asexual stage is now known to be Marssonina rosae while the se..
Diplocaulus
Diplocaulus is an extinct genus of leponspondyl amphibian from the Permian period. It was up to 1 m (3 ft 4 in) long. Diplocaulus is known for the long protrusions on the sides of its skull, which cause the skull to be shaped similar to a boomerang. Judging from its weak limbs and relatively short..
Diploceraspis
Diploceraspis was a leponspondyl amphibian. It lived in Ohio during the Permian period. It closely resembles Diplocaulus, and is a relative. It generally sports the same features as Diplocaulus. ..
Diplock
Diplock may refer to: Kenneth Diplock, Baron Diplock, an English judge and Law Lord.Diplock courts, juryless courts established in Northern Ireland in an attempt to overcome jury intimidation. This is a [disambiguationdisambiguation] page: a list of articles associated with the same title...
Diplock courts
The Diplock courts were a type of court established by the British Government in Northern Ireland in 1972, in an attempt to overcome widespread jury intimidation. The right to trial by jury was suspended and the court consisted of a single judge. The courts were extremely controversial but continued..
Diplococcus
A diplococcus (plural diplococci) is a round bacterium (a coccus) that typically occurs in pairs of two joined cells. Examples are Streptococcus pneumoniae, Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Neisseria meningitidis. In former times, a bacterial genus Diplococcus was recognized, but it is not used anymore. ..
Diplodactylinae
Diplodactylinae is a subfamily of Gekkonidae, geckos, containing the following genera: Bavayia Lucasium Rhacodactylus Carphodactylus Naultinus Rhynchoedura Crenadactylus Nephrurus Saltuarius Diplodactylus Oedura Underwoodisaurus Eurydactylodes Phyllurus Hoplodacty..
Diplodactylus
Classification of genus Diplodactylus: Diplodactylus alboguttatusDiplodactylus assimilisDiplodactylus byrneiDiplodactylus ciliarisDiplodactylus conspicillatusDiplodactylus elderiDiplodactylus fulleriDiplodactylus furcosusDiplodactylus galeatusDiplodactylus granariensisDiplodactylus immaculatusDipl..
Diplodocid
Diplodocids, or members of the family Diplodocidae ("double beams"), were sauropod dinosaurs such as the Diplodocus and the Apatosaurus. The family includes some of the longest creatures ever to walk the earth, including the Supersaurus, and the Seismosaurus, which might have reached lengths of up..
Diplodocoidea
Diplodocoidea was a superfamily of sauropod dinosaurs, which included some of the longest animals of all time, including slender giants like Supersaurus, Diplodocus, Apatosaurus, and Amphicoelias. Most had very long necks and long, whip-like tails; however, one family (the dicraeosaurids) are the ..
Diplodocus
Diplodocus (pronounced /ˌdɪ.pləˈdɔ.kəs/ or /dɪˈplɔd.əˌkəs/; meaning "double beam") is a genus of a diplodocid sauropod dinosaur which lived in what is now western North America at the end of the Jurassic Period, about 150 to 147 million years ago. The generic name is in reference to it..
Diploglossus
Classification Genus Diploglossus Diploglossus atitlanensisDiploglossus bilobatusDiploglossus delasagraDiploglossus fasciatusDiploglossus garridoiDiploglossus legnotusDiploglossus lessonaeDiploglossus maculatusDiploglossus microcephalusDiploglossus microlepisDiploglossus millepunctatusDiploglossus ..
Diploglottis
Diploglottis is a genus of 10 species of tree in the soapberry family Sapindaceae. Eight of the species are found in eastern Australia, primarily as a rainforest tree and the other two are in eastern Malesia and New Caledonia. They are distinguished by their deep, green leaflets which are arrang..
Diploic veins
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Diplolaemus
Classification of the genus Diplolaemus Genus Diplolaemus refers to a type of Iguana found in South America. Diplolaemus bibronii -- Bibron's Iguana, with a range between the other two species.Diplolaemus darwinii -- Darwin's Iguana, the most southerly species.Diplolaemus leopardinus -- Leopard ..
Diplom
Diplom (from Greek Διπλοµα diploma) is an academic degree in Germany and other German-language countries. The degree title Diplom (FH) is comparable to a British honours degree and Diplom (Uni) is comparable to a Bachelor's and a Master's degree (in one). It may be obtained either at a Fachho..
Diploma
A diploma (from Greek diploma) is a certificate or deed issued by an educational institution, such as a university, that testifies that the recipient has successfully completed a particular course of study, or confers an academic degree. In some countries, such as the United Kingdom and Australia, ..
Diplomacy
This page is about negotiations; for the board game, see Diplomacy (game). The United Nations, with its headquarters in New York City, is the largest international diplomatic organization. Diplomacy is the art and practice of conducting negotiations between representatives of groups or natio..
Diplomacy (game)
Diplomacy game board, showing regions and boundaries. The "supply centers" are visible in the large version. Diplomacy is a board game, war game, and strategy game set in Europe in the era before the beginning of World War I. Diplomacy was the first commercially published game to be played by..
Diplomacy (Kissinger)
Diplomacy is a 1994 book written by Henry Kissinger. It is a sweep of the history of international relations and the art of diplomacy, largely concentrating on the 20th century. Kissinger, as a great believer in the realist school of international relations, focuses strongly upon the concepts of rai..
Diplomacy and Conquest
History & Description Diplomacy & Conflict was created in November 2003 using a discussion board layout, similar to that of the current Invision design. It was one of, if not the, first of it's type. It had accurate Descriptions and prices of Military units, boundaries based on realism and an Avata..
Diplomas de Español como Lengua Extranjera
The Diplomas de Español como Lengua Extranjera (DELE), issued by the Instituto Cervantes on behalf of the Spanish Ministry for Education and Science, are official qualifications accrediting levels of competence and command of the Spanish language. Diploma de Español (Nivel inicial / Beginner lev..
Diplomaticos (cigar brand)
Diplomáticos is the name of a premium cigar brand, produced on the island of Cuba for Habanos SA, the Cuban state-owned tobacco company. Contents 1 History1.1 ''Vitolas'' in the Diplomáticos Line2 See also3 External links History Though Cohiba may have the distinction of..
Diplomatics
Diplomatics is forensic palaeography. Specifically, diplomatics is a branch of study that seeks clues as to the provenance of written documents, especially handwritten documents. It seeks to validate or disconfirm the alleged origin and authenticity of written documents by studying: the material..
Diplomatic Area
The Diplomatic Area (Arabic: المنطقة الدبلوماسية; transliterated: al-Mantiqah ad-Diblomasiyah) is a place in Manama, the capital city of Bahrain, an island kingdom in Arabian Gulf. The Diplomatic Area is Manama's financial district, housing hundreds of banks, investment firms a..
Diplomatic bag
A diplomatic bag is a shipping container having diplomatic immunity from search or seizure. It need not be an actual bag. Cryptography In discussions of cryptography, the diplomatic bag is conventionally used as an example of the ultimate secure channel used to exchange keys, codebooks and other n..
Diplomatic corp
The Diplomatic corp is the formal name given to the collection of accedited ambassadors who represent their countries in another state or country. As a body they usually only assemble to attend state functions like a coronation, inauguration or State Opening of Parliament. They also assemble in th..
Diplomatic corps
The diplomatic corps, or in French (formerly the lingua franca of diplomacy; hence the term is still used e.g. in Dutch) corps diplomatique, is the collective body of foreign diplomats accredited to a particular country. The term is sometimes confused with the collective body of diplomats from a p..
Diplomatic history
Sometimes referred to as "Rankian History", diplomatic history focuses on politics, politicians and other high rulers and views them as being the driving force of continuity and change in history. It is the study of the conduct of international relations between states or across state boundaries. ..
Diplomatic history of Australia
This article is part of the seriesHistory of Australia Prehistory Before 1788 1788-1850 1851-1900 1901-1945 Since 1945 Timeline The diplomatic history of Australia covers the events of Australian foreign relations. Contents 1 World War II1.1 Relations with Britain1.2&nbs..
Diplomatic immunity
For the Canadian newsmagazine series, see Diplomatic Immunity (TV series). Diplomatic immunity is a form of legal immunity and a policy held between governments, which ensures that diplomats are given safe passage and are considered not susceptible to lawsuit or prosecution under the host country's..
Diplomatic Immunity (novel)
Diplomatic Immunity is a Science fiction novel by Lois McMaster Bujold. Contents 1 Plot introduction1.1 Explanation of the novel's title2 Plot summary3 Characters in \"Diplomatic Immunity\"4 Major themes5 Allusions/references to other works6 Literary sig..
Diplomatic Immunity (TV series)
Diplomatic Immunity is a weekly political analysis and debate television show on TV Ontario. Issues discussed reflect contemporary concerns; recently, these include terrorism, Middle East affairs, and US politics, though potentially any issue of international significance is considered. It is hoste..
Diplomatic law
Diplomatic law is that area of international law that governs permanent diplomatic missions . A fundamental concept of diplomatic law is that of diplomatic immunity, which derives from state immunity. An important treaty with regards to diplomatic law is the 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic R..
Diplomatic mission
Seal on the building of German Embassies. Text: "Federal Republic of Germany - Embassy" Indonesian Embassy in Australia A diplomatic mission is a group of people from one state or an international inter-governmental organization (such as the United Nations) present in another state to re..
Diplomatic missions in Canberra
This is a list of all countries that have Diplomatic missions in Canberra and which suburb they are located in. The Diplomatic corps was first established in Canberra in 1936 when the United Kingdom appointed their first High Commissioner to Australia. Canada appointed a representative in 1937 a..
Diplomatic Protection Group
The Diplomatic Protection Group (DPG or SO16, from its Specialist Operations designation) is a branch of the London Metropolitan Police which provides protection and support to members of the Diplomatic Community and members of HM Government. The DPG provides protection at 10 Downing Street. Uni..
Diplomatic rank
The system of diplomatic rank has over time been formalised on an international basis. Contents 1 Traditional diplomacy2 Modern diplomats2.1 Bilateral diplomacy2.2 Multilateral diplomacy2.3 Consular counterpart3 See also Traditional diplomacy Until the early 19th Ce..
Diplomatic Reception Room (White House)
The Diplomatic Reception Room is a large oval room on the ground floor in the White House, the home of the president of the United States. The room is often used for receiving foreign dignitaries. The room has four doors, which lead to the Map Room, the Center Hall, the China Room, and a small ve..
Diplomatic recognition
Diplomatic recognition is a political act by which one state acknowledges an act or status of another state or government, thereby according it legitimacy and expressing its intent to bring into force the domestic and international legal consequences of recognition. Recognition can be accorded eit..
Diplomatic relations of Fiji
History of Fiji Timeline Discovery The rise and fall of Cakobau Colonial Fiji Fiji since 1970 Main article Constitutional crisis of 1977 Coups of 1987 Coup of 2000 Main article Timeline - Mutinies Aftermath - AllegationsMara deposed - Iloilo plotInvestigations - TrialsCourt Martial - Military..
Diplomatic Revolution
The Diplomatic Revolution is a term applied to the reversal of longstanding diplomatic alliances in the wake of the Peace of Aix-la-Chapelle which concluded the War of the Austrian Succession in 1748. The essence of the revolution may be better understood with this diagram: France/Prussia Great Brit..
Diplomatic service
A diplomatic service is the body of diplomats and foreign policy officers maintained by the government of a country to communicate with the governments of other countries. Diplomatic personnel enjoy diplomatic immunity when they are accredited to other countries. The United States diplomatic servi..
Diplomatstaden
Diplomatstaden (literally "Diplomat town" in English) is a part the Östermalm district in Stockholm, Sweden. It's name originates from the number of embassies in the area, sixteen to be exact, including those of the United States, Norway, Finland, Germany, and South Korea. Also in Diplomatstad..
Diplomats and Military Commanders for Change
Diplomats and Military Commanders for Change is an ad hoc organization in the United States of 27 retired Foreign Service and U.S. military officers. The group was formed on June 16, 2004, at the National Press Club, when the group published an open letter that stated that President George W. Bush h..
Diplomat (solitaire)
Diplomat is a solitaire card game which is played using two decks of playing cards shuffled together. Its layout is similar to that of Beleaguered Castle. First, thirty-two cards each are deal and arranged so that they form two columns of four rows (eight rows in total) of four cards each just like..
Diplomat pudding
Diplomat pudding is a famous dessert served in many Hungarian confectionaries, like Gerbeaud or Gellért. Its name comes from the 19th century, when it was first served as part of a diplomatic conference's menu (at a 1908 conference on Bosnia's annexation). Because the guests enjoyed it so much, the..
Diplomat Records
Diplomat Records is the record label of the group The Diplomats, both created by Harlem rappers Cam'ron and Jim Jones. This label is produced on Koch Entertainment, Asylum Records and Def Jam Records. Diplomats Records has been criticized for failing to release albums on time, with nearly all of th..
Diploma in Computer Science
The Diploma in Computer Science is one of the conversion courses offered by the University of Cambridge. The course is run by the Computer Laboratory and is a 10-month course divided into three academic terms. Contents The course consists of a number of lecture courses on such topics as software e..
Diploma in Digital Applications
The Diploma in Digital Applications (DiDA) is an optional information and communication technology (ICT) course studied by Key Stage 4 (ages 14-16) students in the United Kingdom. The course was introduced in 2005 by the Edexcel examination board and is being taken up by an increasing number of scho..
Diploma in Nursing
A Diploma in Nursing or Nursing Diploma is an entry-level tertiary education nursing degree. In the United States, this type of degree is usually awarded by hospital-based nursing schools. Students awarded a Diploma in Nursing are qualified to sit for the NCLEX-RN and apply for licensure as a Re..
Diploma mill
A diploma mill (also known as a degree mill) is an organization which awards academic degrees and diplomas with very little or no academic study and without recognition by official accrediting bodies. Webster’s Third New International Dictionary defines a diploma mill as "An institution of higher..
Diploma of Education
The Diploma of Education, or DipEd as it is often abbreviated, is a qualification awarded after the academic study of Education in the United Kingdom. Nowadays, however, it is more common for those intending to become teachers to go along one of two routes: 1. To study an academic study of their ..
Diploma of Higher Education
A Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE) is a higher education qualification in the United Kingdom. It is awarded after two years full-time study at a university or other higher education institution. They certify that a student has achieved a minimum standard in 1st and 2nd Year courses. It is the ..
Diploma of Imperial College
The Diploma of Imperial College (DIC) is an academic certificate awarded by Imperial College London to its students upon graduation. As part of the University of London, Imperial College bestows the University's degrees as well as its own diplomas. The DIC is awarded only when studies are completed ..
Diploma Ottonianum
The Diploma Ottonianum was a document co-signed during the darkest days of the Papacy by Pope John XII and Otto I, King of the Germans; it confirmed the earlier Donation of Pippin, granting control of the Papal States to the Popes, regularizing Papal elections, and clarifying the relationship betwee..
Diploma privilege
The diploma privilege is a method for lawyers to be admitted to the bar without taking a bar examination. Once used by as many as 32 U.S. states and the District of Columbia, Wisconsin is currently the only state that offers the diploma privilege for admission to its state bar. New Hampshire will re..
Diploma Supplement
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Diplome d'Études Collegiales
A Diplôme d'Études Collégiales, or DEC, is the degree awarded to students who have successfully completed their CEGEP, or college, courses in the Canadian province of Quebec. In attaining this degree, students have the necessary credentials to apply to universities, or in the case of 3-year DEC ..
Diplôme d'Ingénieur
A degree equivalent to Master's degree in Engineering in the USA, the UK and other engineering systems conferred by the Conference of Grandes Ecoles in France. ..
Diplomi-insinööri
Diplomi-insinööri, in Swedish diplomingenjör, is a Finnish 6-year engineer's degree comparable to a Master of Science in Engineering, granted e.g. by Helsinki University of Technology. The name comes from the German "Diplom", meaning "university diploma", in contrast to engineers with no univers..
Diplomonad
The diplomonads are a group of flagellates, most of which are parasitic. They include most notably Giardia lamblia, which causes giardiasis in humans. They are placed among the metamonads, and appear particularly close relatives of the retortamonads. Most diplomonads are double cells: they have ..
Diplophos rebainsi
Diplophos rebainsi is a bristlemouth of the family Gonostomatidae, found in the south-east and west Pacific, and the South Atlantic oceans, at depths down to 2,000 metres. Its length is between 15 and 25 centimetres. Diplophos rebainsi, which has no common name, is a small elongate ribbon-like f..
Diplopia
Diplopia, commonly known as double vision, is the perception of two images from a single object. The images may be horizontal, vertical, or diagonal [#endnote_Cassin]. Contents 1 Binocular diplopia2 Monocular diplopia3 Temporary diplopia4 Treatment for binocular dipl..
Diplopterys cabrerana
Diplopterys cabrerana (syn. Banisteriopsis rusbyana) is a South American rainforest vine, commonly known as Chaliponga, Chagropanga and, in parts of Ecuador, Chacruna. Chaliponga is a common admixture of the entheogenic tea Ayahuasca, and is rich in tryptamines such as DMT and 5-MeO-DMT. ..
Diplosome
In cell biology, a diplosome is a pair of centrioles arranged perpendicularly, located near the nucleus. It is present in all eukaryotic cells except for higher plants. It plays an important role in mitosis. ..
Diplotaxis
Diplotaxis is the genus of plants commonly known as Rocket or Arugula. Belonging to the family Brassicaceae, there are at least three members of the genus: D. muralis, wall rocket or wall mustard; D. tenuifolia, perennial wall rocket; and D. erucoides, white wall rocket. ..
Diplotomodon
Diplotomodon (meaning "double cutting tooth") Leidy, 1868 was a dinosaur from the Late Cretaceous of New Jersey. It is only known from a single tooth, and may in fact be Dryptosaurus. Leidy originally described the tooth using the name 'Tomodon', but the name was pre-occupied and he changed it in..
Diplotropis
Diplotropis is a genus of trees (family Fabaceae) found in Brazil. Some representative species are: Diplotropis purpureaDiplotropis racemosaDiplotropis rigidocarpaDiplotropis ferrugineaDiplotropis incexis External links [Diplotropis photos] ..
Diplo magazine
redirect [[Template:POV-check]] Diplo is a monthly politics and international affairs magazine. It uses unique and cutting-edge graphic design to explore and discuss provocative issues in a creative and insightful way. Contents 1 History2 Contributors3 Issues4 Awards5 ..
Dipluran
This article is about the hexapod order, for the plant genus see Diplura (alga), for the spider genus (Dipluridae) see Diplura (spider) Diplurans (order Diplura) are one of the three hexapod orders not considered to be true insects. These animals are small, entognathous arthropods typically less ..
Dipmeter Advisor
The Dipmeter Advisor was an early expert system developed in the 1980s by Schlumberger Doll Research to aid in the analysis of data gathered during oil exploration. The Advisor was generally not merely a inference engine and a knowledge base of ~90 rules, but generally was a full-fledged workstation..
Dipnorhynchus
Dipnorhynchus is an extinct genus of lungfish from the Devonian period. It was about 90 cm (3 ft) long. Dipnorhynchus was a primitive lungfish, but still it had features that set it apart from other sarcopterygians. Its skull lacked the joint that divided the skull in two in rhipidists and coelaca..
Dipodoidea
Dipodoidea is a superfamily of rodents that includes Jumping Mice and Jerboas. ..
Dipodomyinae
The subfamily Dipodomyinae contains two genera: Dipodomys - kangaroo ratsMicrodipodops - kangaroo mice Members of the Dipodomyinae, as implied by both their common and scientific names, are bipedal; they also jump exceptionally well. Kangaroo rats and mice are native to the desert ecosystems of ..
Dipoenus and Scyllis
Dipoenus and Scyllis, early Greek sculptors, who worked together, and are said to have been pupils of Daedalus. Pliny assigns to them the date 580 B.C., and says that they worked at Sicyon, which city from their time onwards became one of the great schools of sculpture. They also made statues for Cl..
Dipolar polarization
Dipolar polarization is a polarization that is particular to polar molecules. This polarization results from permanent dipoles, which retain polarization in the absence of an external electric field. The assembly of these dipoles forms a macroscopic polarization. When an external electric field is ..
Dipolar theism
In Process theology Dipolar theism is the position that in order to conceive a perfect God, one must conceive Him as embodying the "good" in sometimes-opposing characteristics, and therefore cannot be understood to embody only one set of characteristics. For instance, here are some characteristics ..
Dipold, Count of Acerra
Dipold (German: Diepold or Dietpold) (died 26 December 1225) was, as Dipold VII, the margrave of Vohburg from 1204 to his death. He was a younger son of Berthold II of Vohburg and Adelaide of Ballenstedt. His career in the Mezzogiorno was marked by continual raids and sieges, battles and sacks recou..
Dipole
This article is about the electromagnetic phenomenon. For the radio antenna, see dipole antenna. For the permanent magnet, see dipole magnet. The Earth's magnetic field, which is approximately a dipole. However, the "N" and "S" (north and south) poles are labeled here geographically, which is t..
Dipole anisotropy
Dipole anisotropy is a form of anisotropy and the progressive difference in the frequency of radiation from opposite directions due to the motion of the observer relative to the source. As a result of that motion, one end of the 360-degree spectrum is redshifted, whereas the other end is blueshifted..
Dipole antenna
A simple half-wave dipole antenna that a shortwave listener might build. A dipole antenna, invented by Heinrich Rudolph Hertz around 1886, is an antenna with a center-fed driven element for transmitting or receiving radio frequency energy. These antennas are the simplest practical antennas f..
Dipole loudspeaker
A dipole loudspeaker is one which works by creating air movement (velocity) rather than pressure. This usually means that it is large and flat, and open at both front and back, as is the case with electrostatic or ribbon loudspeakers, though a conventional loudspeaker driver mounted in an open baf..
Dipole magnet
Dipole magnet from the Advanced Photon Source. A dipole magnet, in particle accelerators, is a magnet constructed to create a homogeneous magnetic field over some distance. Particle motion in that field will be circular in a plane perpendicular to the field and collinear to the direction of ..
Dipole Moment (band)
Dipole Moment was a punk/emo trio from Downers Grove, Illinois, playing from 1992-94 as part of the western suburban scene best known for bands like Cap'n Jazz, Gauge and Friction. The band was formed in the summer of 1992 when Christian Goodwillie and Jeff Giba, who were both learning guitar and ..
Dipole speaker
A dipole speaker enclosure in its simplest form is constructed by mounting a loudspeaker driver on a flat panel. The panel may be folded to conserve space. These enclosures are characterised by a "figure-of-eight" radiation pattern where the loudness falls towards the sides of the enclosure. Some..
Dipolog Airport
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Dipolog City
Dipolog City is a 2nd class city in the province of Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines. It is the capital city of Zamboanga del Norte. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 99,862 people in 20,461 households. It has an area of 137 km² and is surrounded by tall hills to the south and t..
Diponegoro
Pangeran Diponegoro (born Yogyakarta 1785- died Makassar 1855) was a Javanese prince who opposed the Dutch colonial rule. He played an important role in the Java War (1825-1830). In 1830, the Dutch exiled him to Manado. Diponegoro was a prince in the Javanese court of Yogyakarta. In the early 19..
Diponegoro University
Diponegoro University (Indonesian: Universitas Diponegoro) better known as UNDIP, is an Indonesian university located in Semarang, Jawa Tengah. It was found in 1956 as a private university and in 1961 it was granted state university. Diponegoro is taken from an Indonesian hero who wagged war against..
Diporiphora
Classification of genus Diporiphora Diporiphora albilabrisDiporiphora arnhemicaDiporiphora australisDiporiphora bennettiiDiporiphora bilineataDiporiphora convergensDiporiphora lalliaeDiporiphora lingaDiporiphora magnaDiporiphora margaretaeDiporiphora pindanDiporiphora reginaeDiporiphora superbaDip..
Dippach
Dippach Dippech District Luxembourg Canton Capellen Geography Area rank 17.42 km² 70th of 116 Highest point rank 352 m =96th of 116 Lowest point rank 277 m =87th of 116 Population 2005) Population rank 3,360 35th of 116 2005) Density rank 192.9 /km² 33rd ..
Dippel's oil
Dippel's oil is an oil made from the distillation of horn bones. Named after its inventor, Johann Conrad Dippel, the oil contains the organic base pyrrol. See also Bone OilOleum Animale ..
Dipper
For other uses, see (disambiguation)}}}. Dippers are members of the genus Cinclus in the bird family Cinclidae. They are a group of perching birds whose habitat includes aquatic environments in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. They are named for their bobbing or dipping movements. Usually they i..
Dipperu National Park
Dipperu is a scientific national park in Queensland (Australia), 754 km northwest of Brisbane. Fact sheet Area: 111.00 km²Coordinates: [21°56′17″S, 148°42′55″E]Date of establishment: 1969Managing authorities: Queensland Parks and Wildlife ServiceIUCN category: Ia See also Prote..
Dipper (Chinese constellation)
Dipper mansion (斗宿, pinyin: Dǒu Xiù) is a constellation in Chinese astronomy. Introduction A six-star Chinese constellation within Sagittarius. Also known as the Milk Dipper or Nanto (南斗六星) (South Dipper). Stars φ Sgr (斗宿一)λ Sgr (斗宿二)μ Sgr (斗宿三)σ Sgr (斗宿..
Dipper (disambiguation)
Dipper can refer to: Dipper, a passerine bird in the genus Cinclusdipper, operator of a bathing machine for female bathers in the UK in the late 18th to early 20th centuries.Dip meter, a resonant frequency measuring instrumentIn Canada, a supporter of the New Democratic Party or, pluralized, the par..
Dipper Dan
Dipper Dan (ディッパーダン) is a popular Japanese ice cream parlors chain. It was founded in 1972, and is opereted by Orange Food Court, Inc, which is affiliated with Daiei. On the wrapper of Dipper Dan's ice cream: it says "Making you feel Nice and Happy by tasting Dipper Dan's flavor. That..
Dippin' Dots
Amusement park stand, Valleyfair! A typical Dippin' Dots store Dippin' Dots is an ice cream snack invented by Curt Jones in 1987. The confection is created by flash freezing ice cream mix in liquid nitrogen. The resulting small spheres of ice cream are stored at temperatures ranging f..
Dipping
This article relates to flag display techniques. See Chewing tobacco for the practice of dipping tobacco. To dip a flag that is being carried means to lower it by turning it forward from an upright position to 45° or horizontal. This is done as a sign of respect or deference. Some jurisdictions ..
Dipping tobacco
Dipping tobacco (known more technically as American moist snuff) is a form of smokeless tobacco. It is commonly referred to as dip, and the act of using it as dipping. The term chewing tobacco is also often applied to this family of products, although this more correctly refers to a separate grou..
Dippoldism
Dippoldism (German Dippoldismus) is the paraphilia of sexual arousal from spanking or otherwise applying corporal punishment to children. It is named after Andreas Dippold, a German schoolteacher and presumed sexual sadist who in 1903 beat his pupil Heinz Koch to death. External links () [Die ..
Dippoldiswalde
Dippoldiswalde is a town in Saxony, Germany, capital of the Weißeritzkreis district. It is situated 23 km east of Freiberg, and 18 km south of Dresden. ..
Diprionidae
The Diprionidae are a small family of conifer-feeding sawflies (thus the common name conifer sawflies, though other Symphyta feed on conifers) restricted to the Northern Hemisphere, with some 90 species in 11 genera worldwide. Larvae are often gregarious, and sometimes there can be major outbreaks..
Diprobase
Diprobase is an emollient, specifically targeted at eczema and dermatitis. It is an occlusive emollient, meaning that it restores the layer of oil on the surface of the skin to slow water loss. This gives its tendency to make the applied area sticky. Ingredients Diprobase contains no 'active ingred..
Dipropyltryptamine
DPT Chemical nameN,N-Dipropyltryptamine or3-[2-(dipropylamino)ethyl]indole Chemical formulaC16H24N2 Molecular mass244.38 g/mol Melting point174.5 - 178 °C CAS number61-52-9 SMILESCCCN(CCC)CCC1=CNC2=C1C=CC=C2 Dipropyltryptamine (DPT) is a Psychedelic drug belonging to the tryptamine fa..
Diprosopus
Diprosopus, also known as craniofacial duplication, is an extremely rare form of conjoined twins whereby there is a near complete fusion of bodies but part or all of the face is duplicated on the head. [#endnote_MedicineNet] Many diprosopus cases also involve other congenital disorders, pa..
Diproteverine
Diproteverine hydrochloride is a calcium antagonist. ..
Diprotic acid
A diprotic acid is an acid such as [H_2SO_4] (sulfuric acid) that happens to contain within its molecular structure two hydrogen atoms capable of dissociation (i.e. capable of being released) in water. An example of this is: [ H_2SO_4 \longrightarrow 2H^+ (aq) + SO4(2^-)] Dipro..
Diprotodon
redirect [[Template:Not verified]] Cast of a Diprotodont skeleton at Queensland Museum Cast of a diprotodont skeleton Diprotodon was one of the largest marsupials that ever lived. They, along with many other members of a group of unusual species collectively called the Australian megaf..
Diprotodontia
Diprotodontia is a large order of about 120 marsupial mammals including the kangaroos, wallabies, possums, koala, wombats, and many others. Extinct members include the giant Diprotodon family, and Thylacoleo, the so-called "marsupial lion". Diprotodonts are almost all herbivorous: there are a fe..
Diproton
A diproton is a hypothetical type of helium nucleus consisting of two protons and no neutrons. Diprotons are not stable, since the electrostatic repulsion of the two protons' positive charges overcomes the strong nuclear force holding them together, but it has been speculated that if the strength of..
Dipsacaceae
The Dipsacaceae, or teasel family, of the order Dipsacales contains 350 species of perennial or biennial herbs and shrubs in eleven genera. Native to most temperate climates, they are found in Europe, Asia and Africa. Some species of this family have been naturalized in other places. The family h..
Dipsacales
The Dipsacales are an order of flowering plants, included within the asterid group of dicotyledons. Under the Cronquist system, the order included Adoxaceae, Caprifoliaceae, Dipsacaceae, and Valerianaceae. Under the more recent Angiosperm Phylogeny Group (APG II) system, the circumscription of t..
Dipsacus
Dipsacus is a genus of flowering plant in the family Dipsacaceae. The members of this genus are known as teasel or teazel or teazle. The genus includes about 15 species of tall herbaceous biennial plants (rarely short-lived perennial plants) growing to 1-2.5 m tall, native to Europe, Asia and nort..
Dipsas indica
Dipsas indica is a snake species found in South America. ..
Dipsas variegata
Dipsas variegata, the Snail-eating Snake is a snake found in Central America, South America and Trinidad and Tobago. It is reported to feed almost exclusively on tree snails and slugs. References ..
Dipsea Race
The Dipsea Race is the oldest cross country running event, and the second oldest running race, in America. The 7.1 mile long Dipsea Race has been held annually since 1905, starting in Mill Valley, Marin County, California and finishing at Stinson Beach. Since the early 1980's, the race has always b..
Dipset Street Gang
The Dipset Street Gang is a Bloods affiliated gang found in New York. They wear purple bandanas or "flags" and Diplomats shirts, fitted hats, and chains. They have connections with the rap group, and they are mainly found in the rapper's hometown of Harlem, New York. They also exist in Rochester, ..
Dipsina
Dipsina is a genus of colubrid snake that contains one species: Dwarf Beaked Snake, Western Beaked Snake-Dipsina multimaculata ..
Dipsocoromorpha
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Dipsogen
A dipsogen is an agent that causes thirst. (From Greek: dypsa: thirst and the suffix -gen, to create.) Physiology Angiotensin II is thought to be a powerful dipsogen, and is a one of the products of the renin-angiotensin pathway, a biological homeostatic mechanism for the regulation of electrolytes..
Dipsomania
A dipsomaniac is a person with an uncontrollable craving for alcohol, especially alcoholic liquors. "Dipsomania" is usually thought of as a dated term, considered different from alcoholism because it is defined as an uncontrollable urge rather than an addiction. Famous dipsomaniacs include the R..
Dipsophobia
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Dipstick
A dipstick is one of several devices dipped into a liquid to perform some kind of chemical test or measurement of the quantity of the liquid. Properties This kind of dipstick is usually made of paper or cardboard and is impregnated with reagents whose colour changes indicate some feature of the l..
Dipsy Selolwane
Diphetogo "Dipsy" Selolwane (born January 27, 1978) is a Botswana soccer player, who has played as a forward in Major League Soccer. He was born in Gaborone, Botswana, and first played for Gaborone United in Botswana's Premier League. After playing college soccer at St. Louis University and being n..
DipTchg
Diploma of Teaching (DipTchg) is a common professional qualification for school teachers in New Zealand and some other Commonwealth of Nations countries such as Australia. In most cases the diploma is post-graduate, requiring candidates to already possess a degree if intending to teach at a Secon..
Diptera
Diptera (di - two, ptera - wings), or true flies, is the order of insects in which there is only a single pair of wings on the mesothorax; the metathorax bears a pair of drumstick like structures called the halteres, the remnants of the hind wings. It is a large order, containing an estimated 200,0..
Dipterocarpaceae
Dipterocarpaceae is a family of 17 genera and approximately 580-680 species of mainly tropical lowland rainforest trees with two-winged fruits. The largest genera are Shorea (360 species), Hopea (105 species), Dipterocarpus (70 species), and Vatica (60 species). Many are large forest emergent spec..
Dipterocarpus
Dipterocarpus is a genus of flowering plants and the type genus of family Dipterocarpaceae. The genus has about 70 species, occurring in Southeast Asia. It is an important component of dipterocarp forests. Its generic name comes from Greek and means "two-winged fruits". The genus is of considerab..
Dipterocarpus acutangulus
Dipterocarpus acutangulus is a species of tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae. It is found in peninsular Malaysia and Borneo, where it is locally known as keruing merkah. The tree occurs in mixed dipterocarp forests found on coastal hills and inland ridges, up to 1000 m altitude. ..
Dipterocarpus applanatus
Dipterocarpus applanatus is a species of tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae. It is endemic to Kalimantan. References Ashton (1998). [Dipterocarpus applanatus]. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. Retrieved on 05 May 2006. Listed as Critically Endangered (CR A1cd, B1+2c..
Dipterocarpus borneensis
Dipterocarpus borneensis is a species of tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae endemic to Borneo. This is the only Dipterocarpus species that occurs in heath forests. ..
Dipterocarpus caudiferus
Dipterocarpus caudiferus is a species of tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae endemic to Borneo. This very large tree occurs in mixed dipterocarp forests on hillsides and undulating land. ..
Dipterocarpus coriaceus
Dipterocarpus coriaceus is a species of tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae endemic to Kalimantan, Sumatra and peninsular Malaysia. This very large tree occurs in mixed dipterocarp forests on hillsides and undulating land. References Ashton (1998). [Dipterocarpus coriaceus]. 2006 IUCN R..
Dipterocarpus cornutus
Dipterocarpus cornutus is a species of tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae endemic to peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, Sumatra and Kalimantan. References Ashton (1998). [Dipterocarpus cornutus]. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. Retrieved on 11 May 2006. Listed as Crit..
Dipterocarpus costulatus
Dipterocarpus costulatus is a species of tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae endemic to Malaysia (peninsular Malaysia and Sarawak) and Indonesia (Sumatra and Kalimantan). References Ashton (1998). [Dipterocarpus costulatus]. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. Retrieved..
Dipterocarpus elongatus
Dipterocarpus elongatus is a species of tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae endemic to Indonesia (Kalimantan and Sumatra), Malaysia (peninsular Malaysia, Sarawak) and Singapore. This large tree occurs in secondary and primary forest, as well as in freshwater swamp forest. References Ashton (1998)..
Dipterocarpus eurynchus
Dipterocarpus eurynchus is a species of tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae. The tree is endemic to Borneo (except Sabah), Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and the Philippines. This species occurs in mixed dipterocarp forest on leached clay soils. References Ashton (1998). [Dipterocarpus eurynch..
Dipterocarpus fusiformis
Dipterocarpus fusiformis is a species of tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae. The tree is endemic to Kalimantan. References Ashton (1998). [Dipterocarpus fusiformis]. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. Retrieved on 11 May 2006. Listed as Critically Endangered (CR A1cd+..
Dipterocarpus glabrigemmatus
Dipterocarpus glabrigemmatus is a species of tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae. The tree is endemic to Bortneo (Kalimantan and Sarawak). References Ashton (1998). [Dipterocarpus glabrigemmatus]. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. Retrieved on 11 May 2006. Listed as C..
Dipterocarpus globosus
Dipterocarpus globosus is a species of tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae endemic to Brunei, Sarawak and Kalimantan. References Ashton (1998). [Dipterocarpus globosus]. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. Retrieved on 11 May 2006. Listed as Critically Endangered (CR A1..
Dipterocarpus gracilis
Dipterocarpus gracilis is a species of tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae endemic to Kalimantan. The species is found in Bangladesh, India (the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Tripura), Indonesia (Java, Kalimantan, Sumatra), Peninsular Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand and the..
Dipterocarpus hasseltii
Dipterocarpus hasseltii is a species of tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae. This large tree occurs in lowland dipterocarp forest and is cut for keruing timber. It is found in Indonesia (Bali, Java, Kalimantan, Sumatra), peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam. It is reco..
Dipterocarpus humeratus
Dipterocarpus humeratus is a species of tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae. It is found in Sumatra and Borneo (Brunei, Sabah, Sarawak and Kalimantan). The species is found scattered or semi-gregarious on undulating land and clay ridges below 700 m altitude. ..
Dipterocarpus kerrii
Dipterocarpus kerrii is a species of tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, endemic to India (Andaman Islands and Nicobar Islands), Indonesia (Kalimantan and Sumatra), peninsular Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam. This species is locally common in lowland semi-evergreen and e..
Dipterocarpus mundus
Dipterocarpus mundus is a species of tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, endemic to Kalimantan. The species is found in small scattered groups on ridges above 500 m. ..
Dipterocarpus palembanicus
Dipterocarpus palembanicus is a species of tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae. There are 2 subspecies: borneensis and palembanicus. ..
Dipterocarpus retusus
Dipterocarpus retusus is the most well known species in the genus Dipterocarpus. It is famed for its timber and resin. References Ashton (1998). [Dipterocarpus retusus]. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. Retrieved on 11 May 2006. Listed as Vulnerable (VU A1cd+2cd, B1+..
Dipterocarpus sarawakensis
Dipterocarpus sarawakensis, locally called the Sarawak keruing, is a species of tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, endemic to Brunei, Kalimantan, peninsular Malaysia and Sarawak. It is locally common on leached sandy soils on low coastal hills. The species was thought to be present uniquely in ..
Dipterocarpus semivestitus
Dipterocarpus semivestitus is a species of tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, occurring in Kalimantan and peninsular Malaysia. This tree is almost always found in lowland forest on swampy land. It is very close to extinction. References Ashton (1998). [Dipterocarpus semivestitus]. 200..
Dipterocarpus tempehes
Dipterocarpus tempehes is a species of tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae uniquely found in Kalimantan. The tree is found in swampy areas and along streams. It frequently reaches a height of over 50 m. References Ashton (1998). [Dipterocarpus tempehes]. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened..
Dipterocarpus validus
Dipterocarpus validus is a species of tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, endemic to Kalimantan, Sabah and the Philippines. The species is common in both primary and secondary forest, often occurring along rivers and in freshwater swamps. It yields wood-oil and is cut for keruing timber. Referen..
Dipterocarpus verrucosus
Dipterocarpus verrucosus is a species of tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, endemic to Brunei, Indonesia (Kalimantan, Sumatra), Malaysia (peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, Sarawak). It is locally common on ridges in mixed dipterocarp forest. The keruing timber is exploited, in particular in Brunei and..
Dipteronia
Dipteronia is a genus of two species in the soapberry family Sapindaceae, related to the maples and like them in the part of Sapindaceae often separated as Aceraceae. They are deciduous flowering shrubs or small trees, reaching 10-15 m tall. The leaf arrangement is opposite and pinnate. Infloresc..
Dipterus
Dipterus ('two wings') is an extinct genus of lungfish from the Devonian period. It was about 35 cm (1 ft 2 in) long. Like its ancestor Dipnorhynchus, Dipterus had tooth-like plates on its pallet instead of real teeth. These were more developed in Dipterus and are still seen in modern day lungfish..
Dipteryx
Dipteryx is a genus of nine species of shrubs and trees in the subfamily Faboideae of the pea family Fabaceae, native to South and Central America and the Caribbean. The Tonka bean (D. odorata) is grown for its fragrant seeds, and several species are used for timber. Baru (D. alata) is a frui..
Dipton
Dipton can refer to: Dipton, County Durham, EnglandDipton, Southland, New Zealand This is a [disambiguationdisambiguation] page: a list of articles associated with the same title. If an referred you to this page, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article...
Dipton, County Durham
For the town in New Zealand, see Dipton, New Zealand Pontop Pike transmission mast stands near Dipton Dipton is a village in County Durham, in England. It is situated to the north-east of Consett and a short distance to the north-west of Annfield Plain. It is close to the Pontop Pike transmis..
Dipton, New Zealand
Dipton is a small town in Southland, New Zealand. it is located 20 kilometres south of Lumsden and 60 kilometres north of Invercargill. Dipton is the birthplace of former New Zealand National Party leader and Leader of the Opposition, Bill English. ..
Diptych
Ivory consular diptych of Areobindus, Byzantium, 506 AD, Louvre museum A diptych is any object with two flat plates attached at a hinge. Devices of this form were quite popular in the ancient world, types existing for recording notes and for measuring time and direction. The term is also used ..
Dipylidium caninum
Dipylidium caninum egg packet Dipylidium caninum, also called the cucumber tapeworm or the double-pore tapeworm, is a cyclophyllid cestode that infects organisms afflicted with fleas, including canids, felids, and pet-owners, especially children. Adult worms are about 18 inches long. Eggs (..
Dipylon inscription
The Dipylon inscription is a short text written on an ancient Greek pottery vessel dated to c.740 BCE. It is famous for being the oldest (or one of the oldest) known samples of the use of the Greek alphabet. The text is scratched on a wine jug (oenochoe), which was found in 1871 and is named after..
Dipyridamole
Dipyridamole is a drug that inhibits platelet aggregation and causes vasodilation. It inhibits the cellular reuptake of adenosine into platelets, red blood cells and endothelial cells leading to increased extracellular concentrations of adenosine.It also inhibits the enzyme adenosine deaminase whi..
Dip (Catalan myth)
In Catalan myth, Dip is an evil, black, hairy dog, an emissary of the Devil, who sucks people's blood. Like other figures associated with demons in Catalan myth, he is lame in one leg. Dip is pictured on the escutcheon of Pratdip. See also Black ShuckBarghest External links [Page that shows t..
Dip (dance move)
Dips are common to many dance forms (Tango, Lindy Hop, Salsa, Ballroom dances). They are particularly unique, because they are the move where the follow (girl) is supported by the lead (guy). Standard: The flyer usually balances herself. The flyer's body may be horizontal or vertical. There are man..
Dip (food)
A dipping sauce or dip is a common condiment for many types of food. Dips are used to add flavour to a food, such as pita bread, crackers, cut-up raw vegetables, seafood, cubed pieces of meat and cheese, potato chips, or falafel. Unlike other sauces, instead of applying the sauce to the food, the f..
Dip bar
A dip bar is a piece of fitness equipment that consists of a U-shaped bar, usually about 1" (2.5 cm) in diameter, which surrounds the user's body at the waist. The user grips the bar with both hands, and supports their bodyweight on it. The exercise involves raising and lowering the body with the tr..
Dip circle
Dip circles are used to measure the angle between the horizon and the Earth%27s_magnetic_field (the dip angle). They were used in navigation, mining and prospecting as well as for the demonstration and study of magnetism. Shen Kuo first discovered dip angle in 11th century. He recorded this discov..
Dip Falls
Dip Falls are found on the Dip River on the north-west coast of Tasmania, Australia. ..
Dip pen
Three dip pens, and six nibs. A dip pen (also sometimes called a "nib pen") usually consists of a metal nib with capillary channels like those of fountain pen nibs, mounted on a handle or holder, often made of wood. Other materials can be used for the holder, including bone, metal and plastic..
Dip Pen Nanolithography
Dip Pen Nanolithography™ (DPN®) is a Scanning Probe Lithography technique invented in Dr. Chad Mirkin's laboratory at Northwestern University, in which a microscopic pen (e.g. the tip of an Atomic Force Microscope cantilever) is coated with an "ink" (a chemical compound or mixture) and put in con..
DIP Presents the Upsetter
DIP Presents the Upsetter is an album by The Upsetters, released in 1975. Track listing Side one "Enter The Dragon" – The Upsetters"I Don't Mind" – Sam Carty"Cane River Rock" – The Upsetters"I Man Free" – King Burnett"Jamaican Theme" – The Upsetters"Time" – The GladiatorsSide two "Jum..
Dip slope
Contents 1 General Definition2 Formation3 Landslides4 See also General Definition A dip slope is a geological formation often created by erosion of tilted strata. It is seen in large ridges that have one side that is steep and irregular (an escarpment) and one side, the dip s..
Dip snap
A dip snap is a gesture/hand motion achieved by loosely swinging one's hand quickly with the forefinger stuck out and the thumb and middle finger touching, causing the forefinger to strike the thumb or middle finger, resulting in a sound similar to the slap caused by thumb snapping. It was originall..
Dip stitch (knitting)
In knitting, a dip stitch is made by knitting into a stitch (or even the space between stitches) of an earlier row. The most common type of dip stitch is simply to knit into the row below, which may be used for visual effect or to increase the number of stitches (a lifted increase). Longer dip s..
DIP switch
Slide style dip switch rocker style dip switch A DIP switch is an electric switch that is packaged in a group in a standard dual in-line package (DIP) (the whole package unit may also be referred to as a DIP switch in the singular). This type of switch is designed to be used on a printe..
Di Penates
Topics in Roman mythology Important Gods: Jupiter Minerva Mars Mercury Quirinus Vulcan Vesta Ceres Juno Venus Fortuna Lares Topics Legendary History Roman religion The Flamens Greek/Roman myth compared Other minor Roman deities: Penates Larvae Genius Manes Lemures Terminus In Rom..
Di Phi
The Dialectic and Philanthropic Societies, commonly known as Di Phi, are the debate and literary societies of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. History The Dialectic Society was established in 1795, making Di Phi the oldest student organization at University of North Carolina at C..
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