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2. Diatomaceous earth - Wikipedia

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   Diatomite rock sample from Sisquoc Formation Scanning electron micrograph of diatomaceous earth. Diatomaceous earth (/ ˌ d aɪ. ə t ə ˈ m eɪ ʃ ə s / DY-ə-tə-MAY-shəs), diatomite (/ d aɪ ˈ æ t ə m aɪ t / dy-AT-ə-myte), celite or kieselgur/kieselguhr is a naturally occurring, soft, siliceous sedimentary rock that can be crumbled into a fine white to off-white powder.

3. Diatomaceous earth filtration - Wikipedia

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   Diatomaceous earth filtration. Diatomaceous earth filtration is a special filtration process that removes particles from liquids as it passes through a layer of fossilized remains of microscopic water organism called diatoms. These diatoms are mined from diatomite deposits which are located along the Earth's surface as they have accumulated in ...

4. Bed bug control techniques - Wikipedia

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   A sample of food-grade diatomaceous earth. Inorganic materials such as diatomaceous earth or amorphous silica gel may be used in conjunction with other methods to manage a bed bug infestation, provided they are used in a dry environment. Upon contact with such dust-like materials, the waxy outer layer of the insect's exoskeleton is disrupted ...

5. Diatom - Wikipedia

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   For a molecule of two atoms, see Diatomic molecule. A diatom (Neo-Latin diatoma) [ a ] is any member of a large group comprising several genera of algae, specifically microalgae, found in the oceans, waterways and soils of the world. Living diatoms make up a significant portion of the Earth's biomass: they generate about 20 to 50 percent of the ...

6. Biogenic silica - Wikipedia

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   Diatomaceous earth is made up of diatom cell walls, an example of biogenic silica. Silica is synthesised in the diatom cell by the polymerisation of silicic acid . This image of diatomaceous earth particles in water is at a scale of 6.236 pixels/ μm , the entire image covers a region of approximately 1.13 by 0.69 mm.

7. The O List: 20 Gifts Ideas to Treat Your Pet

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   The bowls are dishwasher and microwave-safe. The base made from fast-drying diatomaceous earth is super helpful at keeping messes contained. ... after all. This protein-rich, raw food contains ...