5 letter words starting with DEG

Parts of Speech:

Noun, verb

Definitions:

Noun: French Impressionist painter Edgar Degas (1834-1917)

Verb: To remove the gas from a container or liquid

Pronunciations:

US: /deɪˈɡɑːs/

UK: /dəˈɡɑː/

Origin and Usage:

The noun "Degas" is named after the French Impressionist painter Edgar Degas. The verb "degas" comes from the French word "dégazer," which means to remove gas from a container or liquid. It is commonly used in the scientific and industrial fields.

Synonyms:

For the noun "Degas," there are no synonyms. For the verb "degas," synonyms include "deflate," "discharge," and "evacuate."

Related Words:

gased, saged

Example Sentences:

Noun: Many art enthusiasts admire the works of Degas.

Verb: The chemist degassed the solution to remove any impurities.

1. Parts of Speech: Verb
2. Definition: To remove the gum or sticky substance from something.
3. Pronunciations: US: /diːˈɡʌm/, UK: /diːˈɡʌm/
4. Origin and Usage: The word "degum" originated from the combination of two words "de-" and "gum" which means to remove gum or sticky substance from something. The word is commonly used in the manufacturing and processing of various products like rubber, textiles, and oils. It is also used in the kitchen to remove the gum-like substance from fruits like figs and dates.
5. Synonyms: Decoke, decrust, decrystallize, deice, deoxidize, descale, deslime, detartarize.
6. Related Words: Degus, deign, deils, deism, deist, deity, deked, dekes, dekle, delay, delis, delta, demes, demit, demon, demos, demur, denes, dense, dents, depot, depth, derby, derma, derms, derry, desex, desks, deter, deuce, devas, devel, devil, dewar, dewax, dewed, dexie, dhaks, dhals, dhoti, dhows, dhuti.
7. Example Sentences:
   1. She used a special solution to degum the silk fabric before dyeing it.
   2. The workers degummed the rubber sheets before processing them further.
   3. He had to degum the figs before using them in the recipe.

degus

Parts of Speech: Noun

Definitions:

1. A small, burrowing rodent native to Chile, typically kept as a pet.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈdeɪɡjuːz/
• UK: /ˈdeɪɡjuːz/

Origin and Usage:

"Degus" is a plural form of "degu," which is derived from the Mapudungun word "dehue" meaning "mouse." Degus are native to Chile and are commonly kept as pets in many parts of the world.

Synonyms:

• None

Related Words:

• Guise
• Gudes
• Gudes

Example Sentences:

1. She loves her degus and spends hours each day playing with them.
2. He bought two degus as pets and quickly fell in love with their playful personalities.