diatomite

• Легкая пористая почва, состоящая из кремнистых остатков диатомовых водорослей, часто используемая в качестве фильтрующего материала или абразива.

A light, porous soil composed of the siliceous remains of diatoms, frequently utilized as a filtering material or abrasive.

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1. C1formalscientific

   A soft, light-colored sedimentary rock composed of the fossilized remains of diatoms, a type of hard-shelled algae. It is often used as a filtering material.

   Осадочная порода

   • Diatomite is commonly used in swimming pool filters.
   • The pale, chalky soil in the region is rich in diatomite.
   • Engineers use diatomite as a mild abrasive in some polishes.

   Synonymsdiatomaceous earthkieselguhr