dilation
noun/daɪˈleɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #14,599 most common English word
Meaning
the process of becoming wider, larger, or more open.
Example sentence
The doctor used special drops to cause dilation of the pupils before the eye exam.
Synonyms & related words
- expansion
- widening
- enlargement
- opening
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