ALL meanings of diatomite
diatomaceous earth
D d - noun diatomite a soft very fine-grained whitish rock consisting of the siliceous remains of diatoms deposited in the ocean or in ponds or lakes. It is used as an absorbent, filtering medium, insulator, filler, etc 3
- noun diatomite 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. 3
- noun diatomite a fine siliceous earth composed chiefly of the cell walls of diatoms: used in filtration, as an abrasive, etc. 1
- noun diatomite A fine-grained sedimentary rock formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth. 1
- noun diatomite (geology) A fine, powdery earth formed from the skeletons of diatoms. 0