Diatome

dieNoun

diatom

English translations

  1. 01

    diatoms

Word details

German meaning
Eine einzellige Alge mit einer Zellwand aus Siliziumdioxid.
English meaning
Diatom
Synonym
Kieselalge
German example
Diatomeen sind wichtige Bestandteile des Planktons.
English example
Diatoms are important components of plankton.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Diatome
Plural Form
die Diatomen

Example sentences with “Diatome”

  1. Diatomeen kommen in Gewässern weltweit vor. (Diatoms occur in water bodies worldwide.)

Frequently asked questions

Is Diatome feminine?

Yes, it is feminine (die). The plural is 'die Diatomeen'.