dialyses

/D AY0 AE1 L AH0 S IY0 Z/
noun
  1. 1

    A method of separating molecules or particles of different sizes by differential diffusion through a semipermeable membrane.

  2. 2

    Utilization of this method for removal of waste products from the blood in the case of kidney failure: hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis.

  3. 3

    The spelling out of alternatives, or presenting of either-or arguments that lead to a conclusion.

  4. 4

    Asyndeton.

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