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FULLER'S EARTH

(noun)

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Fuller's Earth.

Fuller's Earth - as a noun

An absorbent soil resembling clay; used in fulling (shrinking and thickening) woolen cloth and as an adsorbent

Example Sentences

"The detergent contains fuller's earth to help remove stains from clothes."
"The artist used fuller's earth as a pigment in their painting."
"Some gardeners use fuller's earth to improve the drainage of soil."
"The archaeological team found traces of fuller's earth at the excavation site."
"The pottery workshop uses fuller's earth to prevent clay from sticking to the molds."
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