zəlˌgʊər noun
Origin:
1870–75; < German, equivalent to Kiesel flint + Gu(h)r earthy deposit
1870–75; < German, equivalent to Kiesel flint + Gu(h)r earthy deposit
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| —n | |
| an unconsolidated form of diatomite | |
| [C19: from German Kieselgur, from Kiesel flint, pebble + Gur loose earthy deposit] | |
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