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  1. 1. n. Siliceous earth; specifically, porous infusorial earth, used as an absorbent of nitroglycerin in the manufacture of dynamite. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. a light soil consisting of siliceous diatom remains and often used as a filtering material Source: wordnet
  3. 3. Siliceous earth; specifically, porous infusorial earth, used as an absorbent of nitroglycerin in the manufacture of dynamite. Source: webster
  4. 4. Siliceous earth; specifically, porous infusorial earth, used asan absorbent of nitroglycerin in the manufacture of dynamite. Source: adambom
  5. 5. n a light soil consisting of siliceous diatom remains and often used as a filtering material Source: ecdict

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