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diatomaceous earth

di·a·to·ma·ceous earth
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [dahy-uh-tuh-mey-shuh s urth]
    • /ˌdaɪ ə təˈmeɪ ʃəs ɜrθ/
    • /dˌaɪətəmˈeɪʃəs ɜːθ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dahy-uh-tuh-mey-shuh s urth]
    • /ˌdaɪ ə təˈmeɪ ʃəs ɜrθ/

Definitions of diatomaceous earth words

  • noun diatomaceous earth an unconsolidated form of diatomite 3
  • noun diatomaceous earth a fine siliceous earth composed chiefly of the cell walls of diatoms: used in filtration, as an abrasive, etc. 1
  • noun diatomaceous earth Agriculture 1
  • noun diatomaceous earth A light soil consisting of siliceous diatom remains and often used as a filtering material or microabrasive. 0
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Origin of diatomaceous earth

First appearance:

before 1880
One of the 23% newest English words
First recorded in 1880-85

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Parts of speech for Diatomaceous earth

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diatomaceous earth popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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