Definition of Diatomous

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

Definition of Diatomous

1. Adjective. (minerology) Having a single, distinct, diagonal cleavage; said of crystals. ¹

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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

diathermocoagulation
diathermometer
diathermous
diathermy
diathermy machine
diatheses
diathesis
diathetic
diatom
diatomaceous
diatomaceous earth
diatomic
diatomics
diatomite
diatomites
diatomous (current term)
diatoms
diatonic
diatonic scale
diatonic scales
diatonically
diatonism
diatoric
diatreme
diatremes
diatribe
diatribes
diatribist
diatribists
diatrizoate

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