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ful·ler's earth [ˌfʊləzˈ-, Am -ɚzˈ-] N no pl

fuller's earth

fuller's earth

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The river basin is noted for deposits of manganese and fuller's earth. en.wikipedia.org

Fuller's earth is available in small quantities by make-up suppliers for use in making the face and body appear dirty. en.wikipedia.org

The hills have an elevation just 100 feet and a type of fuller's earth, was dug from mines in the hills. en.wikipedia.org

It is then wrapped in a banana leaf or cloth and covered completely with clay or "multani mitti" (fuller's earth) to seal it. en.wikipedia.org

As of 1920, the city was exporting fuller's earth, hides, and coffee. en.wikipedia.org

By the medieval period, fuller's earth had been introduced for use in the process. en.wikipedia.org

Although there are no specific antidotes, fuller's earth or activated charcoal is an effective treatment if taken in time. en.wikipedia.org

Fuller's earth typically consists of palygorskite (attapulgite) or bentonite. en.wikipedia.org

This was refined using an alkali and then clarified with fuller's earth. en.wikipedia.org

In past centuries, fullers kneaded fuller's earth and water into woollen cloth to absorb lanolin, oils, and other greasy impurities as part of the cloth finishing process. en.wikipedia.org

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