diatomaceous

English

Etymology

From diatom +‎ -aceous.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌdaɪ.ətəˈmeɪʃəs/

Adjective

diatomaceous (comparative more diatomaceous, superlative most diatomaceous)

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

Derived terms

• diatomaceous earth
• diatomaceous ooze

Translations

of, pertaining to, or containing diatoms or their coverings

• Portuguese: diatomáceo
• (deprecated template usage) {{trans-mid}}
• Scottish Gaelic: dà-dhadamach