Kieselguhr
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkiːzəlɡʊə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Kieselguhr is a noun meaning Diatomaceous earth, a kind of soft rock containing the remains of diatoms; it absorbs nitroglycerine and is used to manufacture dynamite.
Meaning
Diatomaceous earth, a kind of soft rock containing the remains of diatoms; it absorbs nitroglycerine and is used to manufacture dynamite.
Example Sentences
It was the only name anybody seemed to know him by, “Kieselguhr” being a kind of fine clay, used to soak up nitroglycerine and stabilize it into dynamite.
Word Forms
- kieselguhrs
Synonyms for kieselguhr
Depending on context, synonyms include diatomite.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include diatomite, catalyst, kieselgur, dynamite, carbonite, nitrochalk.
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