Relating to or derived from diatoms, or containing diatomin or similar diatom-derived compounds.
From diatom + -ine (suffix meaning 'relating to' or 'derived from'). Used in chemistry to describe substances sourced from or resembling diatom compounds.
Diatomine compounds are being studied for potential applications in medicine and cosmetics—scientists are learning that structures from ancient ocean diatoms might hold modern healthcare secrets.
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