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- [kee-zuh l-goo r]
- /ˈki zəlˌgʊər/
- /kˈiːsɪlɡˌuːə/
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- [kee-zuh l-goo r]
- /ˈki zəlˌgʊər/
Definitions of kieselguhr word
- noun kieselguhr diatomaceous earth. 1
- noun kieselguhr A form of diatomaceous earth used in various manufacturing and laboratory processes, chiefly as a filter, filler, or insulator. 1
- noun kieselguhr diatomite 0
- noun kieselguhr A kind of soft rock containing the remains of diatoms; it absorbs nitroglycerine and is used to manufacture dynamite. 0
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Origin of kieselguhr
First appearance:
before 1870 One of the 26% newest English words
1870-75; < German, equivalent to Kiesel flint + Gu(h)r earthy deposit
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Parts of speech for Kieselguhr
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kieselguhr popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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