SINCE 1828
diatomaceous
adjective
di·a·to·ma·ceous
| \ ˌdī-ə-tə-ˈmā-shəs
, (ˌ)dī-ˌa-tə-\
, (ˌ)dī-ˌa-tə-\
Definition of diatomaceous
: consisting of or abounding in diatoms or their siliceous remains
diatomaceous silica
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diatomaceous
adjective
di·a·to·ma·ceous
| \ ˌdī-ət-ə-ˈmā-shəs
, (ˌ)dī-ˌat-
\
, (ˌ)dī-ˌat-
\
Medical Definition of diatomaceous
: consisting of or abounding in diatoms or their siliceous remains
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