Defn: That part of the medical or hygienic art which relates to diet
or food; rules for diet.
To suppose that the whole of dietetics lies in determining whether or
not bread is more nutritive than potatoes. H. Spencer.
DIETETIST
Di`e*tet"ist, n.
Defn: A physician who applies the rules of dietetics to the cure of diseases. Dunglison.
DIETHYLAMINE
Di*eth`yl*am"ine, n. Etym: [Pref. di- + ethylamine.] (Chem.)
Defn: A colorless, volatile, alkaline liquid, NH(C2H5)2, having a strong fishy odor resembling that of herring or sardines. Cf. Methylamine.
DIETIC
Di*et"ic, a.
Defn: Dietetic.
DIETICAL
Di*et"ic*al, a.
Defn: Dietetic. [R.] Ferrand.
DIETINE
Di"et*ine, n. Etym: [Cf. F. diétine.]