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diatomaceous earth

/ˌdaɪ.ə.təˈmeɪ.ʃəs ɜːrθ/

Traducción: Roca sedimentaria silícea blanda y natural que se desmenuza fácilmente en un polvo fino blanco o grisáceo. Está compuesta por restos fosilizados de diatomeas, un tipo de microalgas con cubierta dura. Se usa en filtración, como abrasivo suave, como insecticida y en diversos usos industriales.

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/ˌdaɪ.ə.təˈmeɪ.ʃəs ɜːrθ/C1formaltechnical
  • esRoca sedimentaria silícea blanda y natural que se desmenuza fácilmente en un polvo fino blanco o grisáceo. Está compuesta por restos fosilizados de diatomeas, un tipo de microalgas con cubierta dura. Se usa en filtración, como abrasivo suave, como insecticida y en diversos usos industriales.

A naturally occurring, soft, siliceous sedimentary rock that is easily crumbled into a fine white to off-white powder. It is composed of the fossilized remains of diatoms, a type of hard-shelled microalgae, and is used in filtration, as a mild abrasive, as a pest control agent, and in various industrial applications.

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    A naturally occurring, soft, siliceous sedimentary rock that is easily crumbled into a fine white to off-white powder. It consists of the fossilized remains of diatoms, a type of hard-shelled algae.

    estierra de diatomeas

    • Diatomaceous earth is commonly used as a filtration aid in swimming pools.
    • Gardeners often use food-grade diatomaceous earth to control pests like ants and bed bugs.
    • The abrasive properties of diatomaceous earth make it useful in industrial polishes and toothpastes.