diatomaceous

adjective

di·​a·​to·​ma·​ceous ˌdī-ə-tə-ˈmā-shəs How to pronounce diatomaceous (audio)
(ˌ)dī-ˌa-tə-
: consisting of or abounding in diatoms or their siliceous remains
diatomaceous silica

Word History

First Known Use

1847, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of diatomaceous was in 1847

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Cite this Entry

“Diatomaceous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diatomaceous. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

Medical Definition

diatomaceous

adjective
di·​a·​to·​ma·​ceous ˌdī-ət-ə-ˈmā-shəs How to pronounce diatomaceous (audio) (ˌ)dī-ˌat- How to pronounce diatomaceous (audio)
: consisting of or abounding in diatoms or their siliceous remains
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