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- \dī-ˈa-tə-ˌmīt\
- /dˈaɪətˌɒmaɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- \dī-ˈa-tə-ˌmīt\
Definitions of diatomite word
- noun diatomite a soft very fine-grained whitish rock consisting of the siliceous remains of diatoms deposited in the ocean or in ponds or lakes. It is used as an absorbent, filtering medium, insulator, filler, etc 3
- noun diatomite a light-colored, soft sedimentary rock formed mainly of the siliceous shells of diatoms and used in a finely pulverized state as an abrasive, absorbent, filter, etc. 3
- noun diatomite a fine siliceous earth composed chiefly of the cell walls of diatoms: used in filtration, as an abrasive, etc. 1
- noun diatomite A fine-grained sedimentary rock formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth. 1
- noun diatomite (geology) A fine, powdery earth formed from the skeletons of diatoms. 0
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Origin of diatomite
First appearance:
before 1880 One of the 23% newest English words
First recorded in 1880-85
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Parts of speech for Diatomite
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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diatomite popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
diatomite usage trend in Literature
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