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(di-a-tom) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. a type of algae with a hard shell made of silica.

Example Sentence

Use a microscope and few drops of murky pond water to view a kaleidoscope of diatom diversity.

More Example Sentences

Some diatoms can create beautiful patterns.

Synonyms

alga; phytoplankton

Antonyms

elephant

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