Diatreme Definition

dīə-trēm
noun
A volcanic pipe that is filled with breccia, formed by a subterranean gaseous explosion.
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Other Word Forms of Diatreme

Noun

Singular:
diatreme
Plural:
diatremes

Origin of Diatreme

  • Greek diatrēma foramen (of a nerve), dugout canoe dia- dia- trēma perforation terə1 in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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Words Starting With

DDIDIA

Words Ending With

EMEEME

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diatreme

Words Starting With D and Ending With E

Starts With D & Ends With EStarts With DI & Ends With EStarts With D & Ends With ME

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8 Letter Words8 Letter Words Starting With D8 Letter Words Ending With E