| Pronunciation: | dI'atu`mIt | ||
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| Definition: | [n] a light soil consisting of siliceous diatom remains and often used as a filtering material | ||
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| Synonyms: | diatomaceous earth, kieselguhr | ||
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| See Also: | earth, filter, ground | ||
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