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Word: Kieselguhr
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late 19th century: from German, from Kiesel ‘gravel’ + dialect Guhr (literally ‘yeast’) used to denote a loose earthy deposit, found in the cavities of rocks
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈkiːzlɡʊə
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a form of diatomaceous earth used in various manufacturing and laboratory processes, chiefly as a filter, filler, or insulator.
Short Definition:form of diatomaceous earth used in various manufacturing and laboratory processes
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