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desorption
  • n  changing from an adsorbed state on a surface to a gaseous or liquid state
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desoxyribonucleic acid
  • n  (biochemistry) a long linear polymer found in the nucleus of a cell and formed from nucleotides and shaped like a double helix; associated with the transmission of genetic information
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despair
  • n  a state in which all hope is lost or absent
    in the depths of despair
    they were rescued from despair at the last minute
  • n  the feeling that everything is wrong and nothing will turn out well
    they moaned in despair and dismay
    one harsh word would send her into the depths of despair
  • v  abandon hope; give up hope; lose heart
    Don't despair--help is on the way!
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despatch
  • n  an official report (usually sent in haste)
  • n  the property of being prompt and efficient
  • n  killing a person or animal
  • n  the act of sending off something
  • v  send away towards a designated goal
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