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dimension, in mathematics

(Encyclopedia) dimension, in mathematics, number of parameters or coordinates required locally to describe points in a mathematical object (usually geometric in character). For example, the space we…

dimension, in physics

(Encyclopedia) dimension, in physics, an expression of the character of a derived quantity in relation to fundamental quantities, without regard for its numerical value. In any system of measurement…

dimethylbenzene

(Encyclopedia) dimethylbenzenedimethylbenzenedīˌmĕthəlbĕnˈzēn [key]: see xylene.

diminishing returns, law of

(Encyclopedia) diminishing returns, law of, in economics, law stating that if one factor of production is increased while the others remain constant, the overall returns will relatively decrease…

alienation

(Encyclopedia) alienation, in property laws: see tenure.

Dimitrov, Georgi

(Encyclopedia) Dimitrov, GeorgiDimitrov, Georgigĕôrˈgē dĭmēˈtrŏf [key], 1882–1949, Bulgarian Communist leader. A revolutionary from boyhood, he was a leader in the 1923 Communist uprising against…

Dimitrovgrad

(Encyclopedia) Dimitrovgrad Dimitrovgrad dĭmēˈtrôvgrät [key], city, S Bulgaria, on the Maritsa River. Located on the…

Dimnah

(Encyclopedia) DimnahDimnahdĭmˈnə [key], the same as Rimmon (5.)

Dimon

(Encyclopedia) DimonDimondīˈmŏn [key], the same as Dibon.