diatomite
noun
di·at·o·mite dī-ˈa-tə-ˌmīt 
: diatomaceous earth
Word History
First Known Use
1887, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
diatomite
noun
di·at·o·mite dī-ˈat-ə-ˌmīt
: a light friable siliceous material derived chiefly from diatom remains and used especially as a filter
called also diatomaceous earth
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