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diatomaceous

2 ENTRIES FOUND:

di·a·to·ma·ceous

adj
\ˌdī-ə-tə-ˈmā-shəs, (ˌ)dī-ˌa-tə-\

Definition of DIATOMACEOUS

: consisting of or abounding in diatoms or their siliceous remains <diatomaceous silica>

First Known Use of DIATOMACEOUS

1847

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