diatomaceous
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of diatomaceous
1840–50; < New Latin Diatomace ( ae ) an order name ( see diatom, -aceae) + -ous
Example Sentences
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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.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 20, 2022
It suggests diatomaceous earth and commercial rust remover, blended to the consistency of peanut butter.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 29, 2022
This four-mile formation, composed of clay and diatomaceous earth, has been a conservation priority of the tribe, the Chesapeake Conservancy, the U.S.
From Washington Post • Aug. 19, 2022
Another option is to plant pest-resistant varieties or make plants unpalatable for hungry insects with natural products such as diatomaceous earth, a talc-like powder made of the ground-up diatomic fossils.
From Salon • Aug. 8, 2021
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.
From "Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" by Kelly Jones
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