noun
- Plural of kieselguhr; a fine, porous, siliceous sedimentary rock composed of fossilized diatom shells, used as a filtering agent, abrasive, and insulator.
Usage: Also called diatomaceous earth or diatomite; Primarily used in industrial and scientific contexts
Examples
- Kieselgurs are commonly used in water filtration systems.
- The powder consists of kieselgurs that have accumulated over millions of years.
- Industrial applications of kieselgurs include use as a mild abrasive in toothpaste.
- Kieselgurs provide excellent insulation due to their porous structure.
- The microscopic shells in kieselgurs make them effective filtering agents.