(astrology) Face, one of three parts into which each zodiac sign is divided; a decan.

(Anglicanism) A group of parishes over which a dean presides; a deanery.

plural of decanate

Pertaining to a dean or deanery.

(organic chemistry) The aliphatic aldehyde, CH₃(CH₂)₈CHO, related to capric acid

(chemistry) any of the seventy-five isomers of the aliphatic hydrocarbon having the chemical formula C₁₀H₂₂

plural of decane

(Egyptology, astrology) One of a collection of 36 small constellations or zodiacal subdivisions that appear heliacally at intervals of 10 days or are separated by approximately 10 degrees.

To remove (something, especially nuclear reactor fuel) from a can or similar protective enclosure, cladding, etc.

Alternative spelling of Deccan