diatomite

English

Etymology

From diatom +‎ -ite.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /daɪˈæt.əˌmaɪt/

Noun

diatomite (countable and uncountable, plural diatomites)

  1. (geology) A fine, powdery earth formed from the skeletons of diatoms

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French

Etymology

First attested in the 20th century. Derived from diatomée +‎ -ite.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /dja.tɔ.mit/

Noun

diatomite f (plural diatomites)

  1. (geology) diatomite
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