Diatomite Definition

dī-ătə-mīt
noun
A light-colored, soft sedimentary rock formed mainly of the siliceous shells of diatoms and used in a finely pulverized state as an abrasive, absorbent, filter, etc.
Webster's New World

(geology) A fine, powdery earth formed from the skeletons of diatoms.

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Singular:
diatomite
Plural:
diatomites

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