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fuller's earth
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fuller's earthnoun
an absorbent soil resembling clay; used in fulling (shrinking and thickening) woolen cloth and as an adsorbent
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Fuller's earth
Fuller's earth is any clay material that has the capability to decolorize oil or other liquids without the use of harsh chemical treatment. Fuller's earth typically consists of palygorskite (attapulgite) or bentonite.Modern uses of fuller's earth include as absorbents for oil, grease, and animal waste (cat litter) and as a carrier for pesticides and fertilizers. Minor uses include filtering, clarifying, and decolorizing; active and inactive ingredient in beauty products; and as a filler in paint, plaster, adhesives, and pharmaceuticals. It also has a number of uses in the film industry and on stage.
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fuller's earth
Fuller's Earth is a naturally occurring sedimentary clay-like substance that has a high absorbing capacity. It is characterized by its fine, soft, and earthy texture and typically has a greenish or brownish color. It is rich in several minerals, such as aluminium, silica, quartz, and calcium. It has been widely used for centuries mainly for its property to absorb oil, dirt, and impurities, making it beneficial in industrial practices, beauty and skincare products, and other practices such as cat litter and spill cleanup. Its name "Fuller" comes from its historical use in the 'fulling' process, which involved cleaning and thickening wool.
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Fuller's earth
Fuller's earth is usually highly plastic, sedimentary clays or clay-like earthy material. It is frequently used to decolorize, filter, and purify animal, mineral, and vegetable oils and greases.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of fuller's earth in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of fuller's earth in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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