Term Name:	diatomaceous earth
Synonyms:	Celite, diatomite, fossil flour, kieselguhr, siliceous earth
Definition:	A form of silicon dioxide composed of skeletons of prehistoric diatoms (a type of hard-shelled algae). It can absorb up to four times its weight in water, and is used as an absorbent, filtration aid, and mild abrasive.
Ontology:	ChEBI [CHEBI:82661]  ( EBI )