diatomaceous

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From diatom +‎ -aceous.

Pronunciation[edit]

IPA^(key): /ˌdaɪ.ə.təˈmeɪ.ʃəs/

Adjective[edit]

diatomaceous (comparative more diatomaceous, superlative most diatomaceous)

Of, pertaining to, or containing diatoms or their coverings.

Synonyms[edit]

diatomic (rare)

Derived terms[edit]

Translations[edit]

of, pertaining to, or containing diatoms or their coverings

Portuguese: diatomáceo
Scottish Gaelic: dà-dhadamach

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