n. diatomaceous earth forming deposits in lakes and ponds and used as a filter, filler, insulator, etc., in various manufacturing processes.
[ G f. Kiesel gravel + dial. Guhr earthy deposit ]
n. diatomaceous earth forming deposits in lakes and ponds and used as a filter, filler, insulator, etc., in various manufacturing processes.
[ G f. Kiesel gravel + dial. Guhr earthy deposit ]
Concise Oxford English dictionary. Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2012