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diatomaceous

[ dahy-uh-tuh-mey-shuhs ]

adjective

  1. consisting of or containing diatoms or their fossil remains.


diatomaceous

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adjective

  1. of, relating to, consisting of, or containing diatoms or their fossil remains
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of diatomaceous1

1840–50; < New Latin Diatomace ( ae ) an order name ( diatom, -aceae ) + -ous
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Diatomaceous earth, a powder made from fossilized diatoms, dries out the exoskeletons of roaches.

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We made up a song about diatomaceous earth while we were driving in to the post office today, just because we thought it sounded funny.

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Flanking the east side of the Rappahannock River in Richmond County, Fones Cliffs reaches 100 feet high in some parts and is a rare spot in the topography of the mid-Atlantic region because of its white diatomaceous earth.

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Mixed with diatomaceous earth, a fine powder of algae fossils often used by gardeners, the coarse gray stuff makes a decent substitute for the density and texture of Mars’ dirt.

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It suggests diatomaceous earth and commercial rust remover, blended to the consistency of peanut butter.

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