Adjective
diatomaceous (comparative more diatomaceous, superlative most diatomaceous)
Of, pertaining to, or containing diatoms or their coverings.
‘Experimenting with different mixtures, engineers and scientists came up with a recipe that includes play sand for children's sandboxes, diatomaceous earth for swimming pool filters and mortar clay powder.’ Source: Internet
On their 1960 descent, the crew of the Trieste noted that the floor consisted of diatomaceous ooze and reported observing "some type of flatfish" lying on the seabed. Source: Internet
This was made by mixing nitroglycerin with diatomaceous earth ("kieselgur" in German) found in the Krümmel hills. Source: Internet
‘The use of gritty materials such as diatomaceous earth scattered on the soil surface is also used.’ Source: Internet