Diatom

//ˈdaɪ.ə.təm//

Word Type

Noun

The word "diatom" can be used as a noun.

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Derived Terms

diatomaceous diatomic diatomist diatomite diatomivorous

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

alga algae phytoplankton

Type Of (IsA)

alga algae algae like protist eukaryote phytoplankton

Related Terms

Related Terms

alga bacillariophyta siliceous

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