diatomaceous earth
diatomaceous earth see diatom .
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Diatomaceous earth is tops for pest control.(The garden)
Magazine article from: Countryside & Small Stock Journal; 1/1/2009; ; 700+ words
; Diatomaceous earth is nontoxic to mammals and birds...own face and mouth. All forms of diatomaceous earth are abrasive to the lungs and eyes...mask and goggles. How it works Diatomaceous earth is mined from the fossilized silica...
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Pasture management: fly control.(Brief Article)
Magazine article from: Countryside & Small Stock Journal; 5/1/2000; ; 650 words
; ...periodically by sprinkling on diatomaceous earth. The same can be done for silage...trace elements) and one part diatomaceous earth (to help control internal parasites). The diatomaceous earth will pass through the animals...
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Fly control in pastures.
Magazine article from: Countryside & Small Stock Journal; 7/1/1994; ; 646 words
; ...periodically by sprinkling on diatomaceous earth. The same can be done for silage...trace elements) and one part diatomaceous earth (to help control internal parasites). The diatomaceous earth will pass through the animals...
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Diatomaceous earth is unique stuff.
Magazine article from: Countryside & Small Stock Journal; 7/1/2001; 130 words
; What is diatomaceous earth? -- Amy, WA Diatomaceous earth (DE) is a fine powder made from ancient, fossilized, microscopic seashells formed by single-celled algae (called diatoms). Each tiny particle has very sharp edges. These can pierce the...
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Indoor uses for diatomaceous earth. (Country conversation & feedback).
Magazine article from: Countryside & Small Stock Journal; 5/1/2002; ; 51 words
; COUNTRYSIDE: Diatomaceous earth works great on shower doors, tubs, sinks (porcelain and stainless), all household utensils, ceramic tile and windows. It's inexpensive...
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ACT testing tubes. (Product Watch).
Magazine article from: Medical Laboratory Observer; 10/1/2002; 93 words
; ...testing than traditional single-activator tubes that use diatomaceous earth, kaolin, glass beads, or silica with varying results. The MAX-ACT tubes feature a mixture of diatomaceous earth, kaolin, and glass beads that can be used on all patients...
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Technically, diatoms aren't animals.(Country conversation & feedback)(Brief article)
Magazine article from: Countryside & Small Stock Journal; 3/1/2009; ; 73 words
; COUNTRYSIDE: In his article Diatomaceous earth is tops for pest control in the January/February issue...single celled), having cell walls containing silica. Diatomaceous earth is a fine siliceous earth composed mainly of the cell...
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Automated beer clarification.(Brief Article)
Magazine article from: Modern Brewery Age; 4/25/2005; 284 words
; ...company notes that the system also eliminates the use of diatomaceous earth (DE) from beer production, removing the filtration and maintenance activities associated with diatomaceous earth systems. The PROFI system is a leading-edge technology...
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Recapturing backflushed pool water. (Community Action)
Magazine article from: Sunset; 9/1/1990; 345 words
; ...Improvement Association, the pool Mr. Sprague manages has a diatomaceous earth filter system that had to be backflushed two or three...backflushed water carries the bulk of debris and dirty diatomaceous earth down the sewer. Then, after the initial 200 to 250 gallons...
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Diatomaceous earth bag tray.(Maintenance & Cleaning Equipment)
Magazine article from: Pool & Spa News; 8/23/2002; ; 58 words
; By Mer-Made Filter * Features: eliminates dust; allows ease of handling when opening DE bags and feeding diatomaceous earth to vacuum DE filters; unit can be supplied with timer and electric valve for automatic addition of DE slurry as a DE...
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diatomaceous earth
Book article from: A Dictionary of Earth Sciences
diatomaceous earth ( kieselguhr ) Deposit composed of fossil diatoms (see BACILLARIOPHYCEAE...x2018;kieselguhr’ as a vehicle for explosives. Vast deposits of diatomaceous earth (called ‘ diatomite ’) are mined at Lompoc, California...
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SIC 3295 Minerals and Earths, Ground or Otherwise Treated
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of American Industries
...327992 (Ground or Treated Mineral and Earth Manufacturing) Products in this...clay, activated clay desiccants, diatomaceous earth, filtering clays, Fuller's earth, kaolin, black lead, mica, pulverized earth, pumice roofing granules, talc...
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kieselguhr
Book article from: A Dictionary of Earth Sciences
kieselguhr See DIATOMACEOUS EARTH .
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diatomite
Book article from: A Dictionary of Earth Sciences
diatomite Diatom-rich sediment , which has been laid down in a lacustrine or deep-sea environment. The diatom cell wall is made from silica , therefore the sediment is siliceous. See BACILLARIOPHYCEAE ; DIATOMACEOUS EARTH ; and RADIOLARIAN EARTH .
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Lompoc
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
...Barbara co., S Calif., in an oil and agricultural area; inc. 1888. It has a huge flower-seed industry and two large diatomaceous earth mines. Petroleum and food are processed in the city, and there is light manufacturing. Nearby is La Purisima Mission...
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