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kieselguhr

kieselguhr

9.9
A soft light powder from tiny fossil shells used to filter or soak up liquids
  • noun
  • /ˈkiːzəlˌɡʊr/
  • Specialized
translation icon : tierra de diatomeas
  • The kieselguhr absorbs oil very well.

Examples

  • Manufacturers sometimes add kieselguhr to dynamite for its absorbent properties.

  • The laboratory uses kieselguhr as a filtering aid for various chemical processes.

  • A layer of kieselguhr was packed into the column to purify the solution.

  • Many breweries use kieselguhr for filtration.

  • Kieselguhr is often used in filtration systems to filter impurities from liquids.

  • The company chose kieselguhr for its excellent absorbent properties in their new product.

  • After filtering the wine through kieselguhr, it had a much clearer appearance.

Synonyms

diatomaceous earth
vskieselguhr
  • Specialized
1 8.1

A soft, light powder made from fossil bits of tiny water plants used to kill insects and filter liquids

is mainly used for filtration and absorption rather than insect control
diatomite
vskieselguhr
  • Specialized
9.9

A light, soft rock made from tiny algae shells used to filter water and soak up liquids

has identical meaning but differs only in name

Surface Forms

kieselguhr singular
kieselguhrs plural

Etymology

Kieselguhr comes from German parts kiesel ('pebble') and guhr ('earth'), and it names a light, sandy powder made of the tiny glass shells of dead water plants. So think 'pebble-earth' to remember it's a lightweight material full of tiny holes that is used as a filter or to absorb liquids.