diatomin

/daɪəˈtoʊmɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of rock or mineral that contains diatomite, a fossilized remains of diatoms, or a person who studies diatoms.

“The paleontologist was an expert in diatomins and their formation processes.”

Synonyms

  • diatomite
  • siliconite

Antonyms

  • macrofossil