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Diatomaceous earth is used for all excep...

Diatomaceous earth is used for all except

A

polishing

B

filtration of oils an syrups

C

making sound and fire proof rooms

D

biogas production.

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Diatomite is used in filtration of sugar, alcohols , oil, syrups and antibiotics, Diatomaceous earth is used to make sound proof rooms. Diatomite is employed as a cleaning agent in toothpastes and metal polishes.
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