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One entry found for fuller's earth.
Main Entry: fuller's earth
Function: noun
Etymology: 1fuller; from its earlier use as fulling agent
Date: 15th century
: an earthy substance that consists chiefly of clay mineral but lacks plasticity and that is used as an adsorbent, a filter medium, and a carrier for catalysts
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\&\ as e in kitten
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\au\ as ou in out
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\e\ as e in bet
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\i\ as i in hit
\I\ as i in ice
\j\ as j in job
\[ng]\ as ng in sing
\O\ as o in go
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