infusorial earth
/ (ˌɪnfjʊˈzɔːrɪəl) /
another name for diatomaceous earth See diatomite
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Beds of white infusorial earth, resembling magnesia in appearance, known as Bergmehl, occur in Lapland and Finland.
"Frankoline," a mixture of cuprous and ferric chlorides dissolved in strong hydrochloric acid absorbed in infusorial earth.
Oxy-Acetylene Welding and Cutting | Harold P. ManlyNobel, however, had discovered that when nitroglycerin was absorbed in infusorial earth, it was rendered much less sensitive.
Dynamite Stories | Hudson MaximFor the final polishing, a little infusorial earth or even kaolin will do.
Laboratory Manual of Glass-Blowing | Francis C. FraryThen infusorial earth was added, to make the compound porous in texture.
America's Munitions 1917-1918 | Benedict Crowell
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