dilation

Word parts

dilate + -ion

Pronunciation

• (UK) (US) IPA ^(key): /daɪˈleɪʃən/

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• Hyphenation: dila‧tion

Noun

Singular dilation

Plural dilations

1. (countable & uncountable) Dilation is the act or process of enlarging an opening in all directions at once.

Related words

• dilate