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diatomaceous

di·a·to·ma·ceous
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [dahy-uh-tuh-mey-shuh s]
    • /ˌdaɪ ə təˈmeɪ ʃəs/
    • /dˌaɪətəmˈeɪʃəs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dahy-uh-tuh-mey-shuh s]
    • /ˌdaɪ ə təˈmeɪ ʃəs/

Definitions of diatomaceous word

  • adjective diatomaceous of, relating to, consisting of, or containing diatoms or their fossil remains 3
  • adjective diatomaceous consisting of or containing diatoms or their fossil remains. 1
  • noun diatomaceous Of, pertaining to, or containing diatoms or their coverings. 1
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Origin of diatomaceous

First appearance:

before 1840
One of the 33% newest English words
1840-50; < New Latin Diatomace(ae) an order name (see diatom, -aceae) + -ous

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Parts of speech for Diatomaceous

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
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diatomaceous popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Related words

  • diatomaceous earth

    an unconsolidated form of diatomite

  • filterable virus

    a virus particle small enough to pass through a filter of diatomaceous earth or porcelain, which will not pass bacteria: chiefly historical or an informal indicator of size, as synthetic membrane filters now permit passage of the smallest virus.

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