diamagnetism
- n phenomenon exhibited by materials like copper or bismuth that become magnetized in a magnetic field with a polarity opposite to the magnetic force; unlike iron they are slightly repelled by a magnet
diamante
- n adornment consisting of a small piece of shiny material used to decorate clothing
- n fabric covered with glittering ornaments such as sequins or rhinestones
diameter
- n the length of a straight line passing through the center of a circle and connecting two points on the circumference
- n a straight line connecting the center of a circle with two points on its perimeter (or the center of a sphere with two points on its surface)