diaspore
diaspore · diaspores
диаспор
A natural hydrate of aluminium, sometimes forming stalactitesA natural hydrate of aluminium, sometimes forming stalactites.
/ˈdaɪ.əˌspɔɹ/
Meaning
3 senses(countable, uncountable)A natural hydrate of aluminium, sometimes forming stalactites.
диаспо́рdiaspór
(countable, uncountable)A gemstone consisting of hydrate of aluminium in crystal form.
(countable, uncountable)Seeds and fruit together regarded as a dispersal unit.
Translations
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By meaning 1
natural hydrate of aluminium:
Origin
From Ancient Greek διασπείρω (diaspeírō, “to scatter”), describing its decrepitation on heFrom Ancient Greek διασπείρω (diaspeírō, “to scatter”), describing its decrepitation on heating.
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Forms
plural: diasporesWord family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable