How to Pronounce "kieselguhr"
word
ˈkiːzəlɡʊə
KEE-zuhl-goor
kˈiːsɪlɡˌuːɐ
KEE-sil-GOOR
Definition
Kieselguhr, also known as diatomaceous earth, is a soft, powdery substance made from the fossilized remains of tiny aquatic organisms called diatoms. It is often used for filtration, as an absorbent, or as an abrasive in industrial and household products.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkiːzəlɡʊə
British English
kˈiːsɪlɡˌuːɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KEE-zuhl-goor
UK
KEE-sil-GOOR
Listen in Context
The filter contains kieselguhr to clean the water.
Workers use kieselguhr in factories for filtering chemicals.
Kieselguhr is a soft, white powder.
If you want to filter your homemade wine, adding kieselguhr is a classic trick.