Tripolite
Translation of "tripolite" into Russian
tripolite
NounUK
/ˈtrɪpəlaɪt/
US
/ˈtrɪpəˌlaɪt/
tripolite
tripolites pl
The geologist examined the tripolite under the microscope.
Геолог исследовал триполит под микроскопом.
Definitions
tripolite
NounUK
/ˈtrɪpəlaɪt/
US
/ˈtrɪpəˌlaɪt/
A type of porous, lightweight, siliceous sedimentary rock composed mainly of diatomaceous earth, used as an abrasive and a filter material.
The factory used tripolite as a filtering agent in the production process.
A finely powdered form of diatomite used as a polishing and scouring agent.
The jeweler rubbed the metal surface with tripolite to achieve a bright finish.