diaspore

Signification (Anglais)

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

Concepts

diaspore

Synonymes

diasporite

propagule

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/ˈdaɪ.əˌspɔɹ/

Étymologie (Anglais)

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