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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), also known as diatomite (/ d aɪ ˈ æ t ə m aɪ t / dy-AT-ə-myte), celite, or 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 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 sediment of open and moving ...

4. Bed bug control techniques - Wikipedia

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   Food-grade diatomaceous earth has been widely used to combat infestations. However, it can take weeks to have a significant effect. Studies examined and compared diatomaceous earth and synthetically produced, pure amorphous (i.e. non-crystalline) silica, so-called silica gel. They investigated the use of these substances as a stand-alone ...

5. Anticaking agent - Wikipedia

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   Diatomaceous earth, mostly consisting of silicon dioxide (SiO 2), may also be used as an anticaking agent in animal foods, typically mixed at 2% rate of a product dry weight. [ 9 ] List of anticaking agents

6. Frustule - Wikipedia

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   When diatoms die and their organic material decomposes, the frustules sink to the bottom of the aquatic environment. This remnant material is diatomite or "diatomaceous earth", and is used commercially as filters, mineral fillers, mechanical insecticide, in insulation material, anti-caking agents, as a fine abrasive, and other uses. [9]

7. The 7 best plants that keep your home pet-safe ... - AOL

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   For pet owners who want edible pet-safe plants, Bischoff suggests an assorted variety of herbs that can be grown indoors. She names basil, parsley, cilantro and rosemary specifically, all of which ...