Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun Dextroamphetamine.
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- noun An order or factor of ten. Used both to refer to the function and the number of (possibly fractional) orders of magnitude separating two numbers. When dealing with
log to the base 10 transform of a number set the transform of 10, 100, and 1 000 000 is , , and , so the difference between 10 and 100 in base 10 is 1 dex and the difference between 1 and 1 000 000 is 6 dex. - noun informal
dextromethorphan
Etymologies
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Examples
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Let me tell you that getting the dex was a life-altering experience.
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Two genes, called dex-1 and dyf-7, caught their attention.
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The dex is the first tool that gives me better control with LESS effort.
Discussion Forum - TuDiabetes - A Community for People Touched by Diabetes 2009
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Two genes, called dex-1 and dyf-7, caught their attention.
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I'm happy for them! dbldutchboi Ea sports just called dex and told him they're gonna use his spin in there next game go ole miss
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Two genes, called dex-1 and dyf-7, caught their attention.
PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories 2009
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The dex is the first tool that gives me better control with LESS effort.
Discussion Forum - TuDiabetes - A Community for People Touched by Diabetes 2009
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Two genes, called dex-1 and dyf-7, caught their attention.
PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories 2009
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The dex is the first tool that gives me better control with LESS effort.
Discussion Forum - TuDiabetes - A Community for People Touched by Diabetes 2009
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The majority of researchers and clinicians interested in the use of prenatal "dex" focus on preventing development of ambiguous genitalia in girls with CAH.
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