dilating

[US]/daɪˈleɪtɪŋ/
[UK]/daɪˈleɪtɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.the present participle of dilate, meaning to make something wider, expand, or enlarge

Phrases & Collocations

dilating pupils

dilating arteries

dilating veins

dilating vessels

dilating muscles

dilating openings

dilating airways

dilating cervix

dilating pupils reflex

dilating effect

Example Sentences

the doctor is dilating the patient's pupils for the examination.

during the procedure, the arteries were dilating to improve blood flow.

the medication caused the blood vessels to be dilating rapidly.

she felt her heart dilating with excitement as she entered the room.

his eyes were dilating in response to the bright light.

the laser treatment is designed for dilating the skin pores.

she noticed the flowers dilating as they opened in the sunlight.

the dilating effect of the drug was evident within minutes.

he was amazed at how quickly the pupils were dilating.

the technician explained how dilating the lens improves focus.

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