Definition of Diatomous

1. a. Having a single, distinct, diagonal cleavage; -- said of crystals.

Medical Definition of Diatomous

1. Having a single, distinct, diagonal cleavage; said of crystals. Origin: Gr. Cut through, fr. To cut through; through + to cut. Cf. Diatom. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Diatomous

diathesis
diathesis
diathetic
diathetic
diatom
diatom
diatomaceous
diatomaceous
diatomaceous earth
diatomaceous earth
diatomic
diatomic
diatomite
diatomites
Diatomophyceae
diatomous (current term)
diatoms
diatoms
diatonic
diatonic
diatonically
diatonic scale
diatoric
diatribe
diatribes
diatrizoate
diatrizoate meglumine
diatron
diatrons
diatropic

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