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diatomite

A light-colored soft friable siliceous sedimentary rock, consisting chiefly of opaline frustules of the diatom, a unicellular aquatic plant related to the algae. Some deposits are of lake origin, but the largest are marine. Owing to its high surface area, high absorptive capacity, and relative chemical stability, diatomite has a number of uses, esp. as a filter aid and as an extender in paint, rubber, and plastics. The term is generally reserved for deposits of actual or potential commercial value.

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