diatomaceous

English

Etymology

From diatom +‎ -aceous.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˌdaɪ.ətəˈmeɪʃəs/

Adjective

diatomaceous (comparative more diatomaceous, superlative most diatomaceous)

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

Scottish Gaelic: dà-dhadamach

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