English Explanatory Dictionary

diaspore

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A natural hydrate of aluminium, sometimes forming stalactites.
  2. A gemstone consisting of hydrate of aluminium in crystal form.
  3. seeds and fruit together regarded as a dispersal unit.

Pronunciation

/ˈdaɪ.əˌspɔɹ/ /ˈdaɪ.əˌspoʊɹ/

Word forms

diaspore diaspores

Etymology

From Ancient Greek διασπείρω (diaspeírō, “to scatter”), describing its decrepitation on heating.

Derived words

diasporic diasporite myxodiaspory
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