About The Word Diatomous
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Diatomous
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What's The Definition Of Diatomous?Synonyms | Synonyms for Diatomous: Related Terms | Find terms related to Diatomous: See Also | Diatomous In Webster's Dictionary \Di*at"o*mous\, a. [Gr. dia`tomos cut through, fr.
diate`mnein to cut through; dia` through + te`mnein to cut.
Cf. {Diatom}.] (Min.)
Having a single, distinct, diagonal cleavage; -- said of
crystals. --Mohs.
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