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From diatom +‎ -aceous.

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  • IPA(key): /ˌdaɪ.ə.təˈmeɪ.ʃəs/

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diatomaceous (comparative more diatomaceous, superlative most diatomaceous)

  1. Of, pertaining to, or containing diatoms or their coverings.

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