The word "ditamine" is spelled with the phonetic transcription /daɪtəmiːn/. The first syllable is pronounced as "dye" (as in "dye your hair"), followed by "tuh" and "meen". The word refers to a type of plant growth-regulating chemical that is used to control the growth of certain types of plants, such as beans and cotton. Its correct spelling is important for scientists and researchers to accurately convey their findings and ideas in their field of study.
An alkaloid, C15H19NO2, from alstonia.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.