fuller's earth
(full-er's-earth)
3 syllables
Definition
noun. an absorbent clay used especially for removing grease from fabrics and in fulling cloth and as a filter and as a dusting powder
Example Sentence
He used fuller's earth to remove grease from the fabric.
Synonyms
absorbent clay; absorbent soil; clay used as an absorbent
Antonyms
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