Fuller's Earth (Noun)
Meaning
An absorbent soil resembling clay; used in fulling (shrinking and thickening) woolen cloth and as an adsorbent.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The textile factory traditionally used fuller's earth in their fulling process to thicken and shrink their woolen fabrics.
- Fuller's earth was applied to the oily spill to aid in clean-up before disposal.
- The purification system used a blend of activated carbon and fuller's earth as the primary adsorbents.
- When the artisan mixed the fuller's earth with water, she was able to effectively thicken her woolen cloth and create the desired texture.
- Fuller's earth helped manufacturers improve the absorbency of their paper products, making them ideal for writing and drawing applications.