diatomite

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English[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

diatom +‎ -ite

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /daɪˈæt.əˌmaɪt/

Noun[edit]

diatomite (countable and uncountable, plural diatomites)

  1. (geology) A fine, powdery earth formed from the skeletons of diatoms

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French[edit]

Etymology[edit]

First attested in the 20th century. Derived from diatomée +‎ -ite.

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

diatomite f (plural diatomites)

  1. (geology) diatomite