diatomaceous

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English

Etymology

From diatom +‎ -aceous.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˌdaɪ.ə.təˈmeɪ.ʃəs/

Adjective

diatomaceous (comparative more diatomaceous, superlative most diatomaceous)

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

Synonyms

diatomic (rare)

Derived terms

Translations

of, pertaining to, or containing diatoms or their coverings

Portuguese: diatomáceo
Scottish Gaelic: dà-dhadamach

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