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DeCS
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Descriptor English:
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Diatomaceous Earth
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Descriptor Spanish:
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Tierra Diatomácea
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Terra de Diatomáceas
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Synonyms English:
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Kieselguhr
Infusorial Earth
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Tree Number:
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D01.578.750.300
D01.650.550.825.400
D01.837.725.400
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Definition English:
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A form of SILICON DIOXIDE composed of skeletons of prehistoric aquatic plants which is used for its ABSORPTION quality, taking up 1.5-4 times its weight in water. The microscopic sharp edges are useful for insect control but can also be an inhalation hazard. It has been used in baked goods and animal feed. Kieselguhr is German for flint + earthy sediment. |
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History Note English:
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91(75); was see under SILICA 1975-90
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Allowable Qualifiers English:
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Record Number:
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7866
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Unique Identifier:
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D007692
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