dilātabilˈity noun

dilātˈable adjective

That may be dilated or expanded

dilātˈancy noun (chem)

The property shown by some colloidal systems of thickening or solidifying under pressure or impact

dilātˈant adjective

1. Tending to dilate
2. Showing dilatancy

dilatation /-lə-tāˈshən/ or (irregularly formed) dilāˈtion noun

1. Expansion
2. A transformation that produces a figure similar to, but not congruent with, the original (mathematics)

dilˈatātor noun

An instrument or a muscle that expands

dilātˈed adjective

Expanded and flattened

dilātˈive adjective

dilāˈtor noun

1. A dilatator
2. Someone who dilates (also dilātˈer)

dilatation and curettage see D and C