diatomaceous
/dahy-uh-tuh-mey-shuhs/US // ˌdaɪ ə təˈmeɪ ʃəs //UK // (ˌdaɪətəˈmeɪʃəs) //
硅藻土,硅藻类,硅藻属,硅藻泥
Definitions
adj.形容词 adjective
- 1
- : consisting of or containing diatoms or their fossil remains.
Examples
The shelf-ice is without doubt afloat, if the presence of sea-water and diatomaceous stains on the ice is of any account.
Zelinkia and Philosyrtis are two slightly aberrant forms described by Giard from certain diatomaceous sands.
The animal is in many respects a plant; for the diatomaceous creatures one knows hardly in which kingdom to find their place.
Wherever these circumstances coexist, diatomaceous forms will almost invariably be found.
Diatomaceous earth is made up of remains of minute aquatic plants.
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