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
Timeline
Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- diatomaceous English
- diatomist English
- diatomite English
- diatomivorous English
- διάτομος Ancient Greek