DYSPHEMISTIC
\dˌɪsfəmˈɪstɪk], \dˌɪsfəmˈɪstɪk], \d_ˌɪ_s_f_ə_m_ˈɪ_s_t_ɪ_k]\
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of an offensive substitute for inoffensive terminology; "`nigger' is a dysphemistic term for `African-American'"
By Princeton University
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of an offensive substitute for inoffensive terminology; "`nigger' is a dysphemistic term for `African-American'"
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
Word of the day
Dopamine Acetyltransferase
- An enzyme that catalyzes the of groups from acetyl-CoA to arylamines. They have wide specificity for aromatic amines, particularly serotonin, and can also catalyze acetyl transfer between arylamines without CoA. EC 2.3.1.5.