# diatomaceous

> English word · Adjective · IPA /ˌdaɪ.ə.təˈmeɪ.ʃəs/ · frequency rank #76,713

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

## Etymology
From diatom + -aceous.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/diatomaceous