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dilation

noun

The act of expanding an aperture

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Word length
8
Starts with
D
Ends with
N
Contains
IL
Scrabble score
9

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Pronunciation

daɪˈleɪʃən

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noun

  1. The act of expanding an aperture

    “The dilation of the pupil of the eye”

noun

  1. A lengthy discussion (spoken or written) on a particular topic

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The dilation of the pupil of the eye

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