diatom

English

/ˈdaɪətəm/, /ˈdaɪəˌtɑm/

noun
Definitions
  • Any of a group of minute unicellular algae having a siliceous covering of great delicacy, now categorized as class or division Bacillariophyta.

Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek διάτομος (cut in half, cut through).

Origin

Ancient Greek

διάτομος

Gloss

cut in half, cut through

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