Diatomous definitions

Diatomous

• (a.) Having a single, distinct, diagonal cleavage; -- said of crystals.
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Diatomous

Di·at'o·mous adjective [ Greek dia`tomos cut through, from diate`mnein to cut through; dia` through + te`mnein to cut. Confer Diatom .] (Min.) Having a single, distinct, diagonal cleavage; -- said of crystals. Mohs.
Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/D/59

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