DISASSIMILATIVE
Dis`as*sim"i*la*tive, a. (Physiol.)
Defn: Having power to disassimilate; of the nature of
disassimilation.
Disassimilative processes constitute a marked feature in the life of
animal cells. McKendrick.
DISASSOCIATE
Dis`as*so"ci*ate, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Disassociated; p. pr. & vb. n.
Disassociating.]
Defn: To disconnect from things associated; to disunite; to dissociate. Florio.
DISASTER
Dis*as"ter, n. Etym: [F. désastre; pref. dés- (L. dis-) + astre star,
fr. L. astrum; a word of astrological origin. See Aster, Astral,
Star.]
1. An unpropitious or baleful aspect of a planet or star; malevolent influence of a heavenly body; hence, an ill portent. [Obs.] Disasters in the sun. Shak.
2. An adverse or unfortunate event, esp. a sudden and extraordinary misfortune; a calamity; a serious mishap. But noble souls, through dust and heat, Rise from disaster and defeat The stronger. Longfellow.
Syn. — Calamity; misfortune; mishap; mischance; visitation; misadventure; ill luck. See Calamity.
DISASTER
Dis*as"ter, v. t.
1. To blast by the influence of a baleful star. [Obs.] Sir P. Sidney.