"Diatomaceous Earth" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
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A form of SILICON DIOXIDE composed of skeletons of prehistoric aquatic plants which is used for its ABSORPTION quality, taking up 1.5-4 times its weight in water. The microscopic sharp edges are useful for insect control but can also be an inhalation hazard. It has been used in baked goods and animal feed. Kieselguhr is German for flint + earthy sediment.
| Descriptor ID |
D007692
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| MeSH Number(s) |
D01.578.750.300 D01.650.550.825.400 D01.837.725.400
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| Concept/Terms |
Diatomaceous Earth- Diatomaceous Earth
- Earth, Diatomaceous
- Infusorial Earth
- Earth, Infusorial
- Kieselguhr
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