Diaspore

Origin

From Ancient Greek διασπείρειυ ("to scatter"), describing its decrepitaton on heating.

Full definition of diaspore

Noun

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

Anagrams

• parodies