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Definition of Frustule

1. n. The siliceous shell of a diatom. It is composed of two valves, one overlapping the other, like a pill box and its cover.

Definition of Frustule

1. the shell of a diatom [n -S]

Medical Definition of Frustule

1. The siliceous shell of a diatom. It is composed of two valves, one overlapping the other, like a pill box and its cover. Origin: L. Frustulum, dim. Fr. Frustum a piece: cf. F. Frustule. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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