n. diatomaceous earth forming deposits in lakes and ponds and used as a filter, filler, insulator, etc., in various manufacturing processes.
Etymology: 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.
Etymology: G f. Kiesel gravel + dial. Guhr earthy deposit
Oxford English vocab. Оксфордский английский словарь. 2012