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What is "diatomaceous earth"?

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What is "diatomaceous earth"?
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Yogita Ingle 4 years, 4 months ago

The cell wall is made of silica. Due to the siliceous nature of the cell wall, it is known as diatomaceous earth. This diatomaceous earth is a whitish, soft, chemically inert, highly absorbant and fire proof substance. It is used in filtration of oils, sugars, and for other industrial purposes.

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