diatomaceous

adjective di·a·to·ma·ceous \ˌdī-ə-tə-ˈmā-shəs, (ˌ)dī-ˌa-tə-\

Definition of DIATOMACEOUS

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

1847

Medical Dictionary

adjective di·a·to·ma·ceous \ˌdī-ət-ə-ˈmā-shəs, (ˌ)dī-ˌat-\

: consisting of or abounding in diatoms or their siliceous remains

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