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diazole
diazonium salt
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dibble

dib·ble [ díbb'l ]


noun  (plural dib·bles)
Definition:
 
gardening 
Same as  dibber




transitive verb  (past and past participle dib·bled, present participle dib·bling, 3rd person present singular dib·bles)
Definition:
 
make holes in soil: to make planting holes in soil with a pointed tool, or put plants or seeds in such holes

[14th century. Origin ?]

dib·bler [ díbblər ] noun
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