dex

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Definition of dex in English English dictionary

An order or factor of ten. When dealing with log to the base 10 transform of a number set the transform of 10, 100, and 1 000 000 is \log_{10}(10) = 1, \log_{10}(100) = 2, and \log_{10}(1 000 000) = 6, so the difference between 10 and 100 in base 10 is 1 dex and the difference between 1 and 1 000 000 is 6 dex

dextromethorphan

= Dexterity

Standard abbreviation for Dexterity

Dextroamphetamine

Dexterity - How agile your character is

This refers to the one of the six ability scores, specifically Dexterity

Related Terms

DEX-COOL

(Otomotiv) A coolant that raises the boiling point and lowers the freezing point of the water in the cooling system, prevents rust and corrosion, and lubricates the system components. It is often called long-life antifreeze. It is orange in colour and is designed to function up to 60 months or 240,000 Kilometers

Turkish pronunciation

deks

Pronunciation

/ˈdeks/ /ˈdɛks/

Etymology

[ 'deks ] (noun.) circa 1961. Probably a corruption of deca- meaning ten.