diatomaceous
[ dahy-uh-tuh-mey-shuh s ]
/ ˌdaɪ ə təˈmeɪ ʃəs /
adjective
consisting of or containing diatoms or their fossil remains.
Words nearby diatomaceous
diathermanous,
diathermic,
diathermy,
diathesis,
diatom,
diatomaceous,
diatomaceous earth,
diatomic,
diatomite,
diatonic,
diatonicism
Example sentences from the Web for diatomaceous
Diatomaceous earth is made up of remains of minute aquatic plants.
The Economic Aspect of Geology |C. K. LeithThe animal is in many respects a plant; for the diatomaceous creatures one knows hardly in which kingdom to find their place.
Modern Skepticism |C. J. EllicottWherever these circumstances coexist, diatomaceous forms will almost invariably be found.
The shelf-ice is without doubt afloat, if the presence of sea-water and diatomaceous stains on the ice is of any account.
The Home of the Blizzard |Douglas Mawson
British Dictionary definitions for diatomaceous
diatomaceous
/ (ˌdaɪətəˈmeɪʃəs) /
adjective
of, relating to, consisting of, or containing diatoms or their fossil remains