diaspore

n. [矿]水铝石, 传播体

发音

/ˈdaɪ.əˌspɔɹ/
/ˈdaɪ.əˌspoʊɹ/

词形变化

diaspores 复数 diaspores

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A natural hydrate of aluminium, sometimes forming stalactites.

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  2. 2.

    A gemstone consisting of hydrate of aluminium in crystal form.

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  3. 3.

    seeds and fruit together regarded as a dispersal unit.

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词源

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

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