plural of de

Obsolete form of dis-. (reversal of sense of succeeding word) / (organic chemistry) removal of a group from a molecule

(Incoterm) Initialism of Delivered Ex Ship.

(cryptography) Initialism of Data Encryption Standard.

Abbreviation of diethylstilbestrol. / (astronomy) Initialism of Dark Energy Survey, (an astronomy project) / (astronomy) Initialism of Deep Ecliptic Survey, (an astronomy project)

Short form of the male given name Desmond.

plural of dE

plural of DE

(Australia, New Zealand) A legally undeclared spouse; a partner in a spousal relationship which is not officially declared as a marriage, comparable to a common law husband or wife.

In fact or in practice; in actual use or existence, regardless of official or legal status. (Often opposed to de jure.)