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earth, n one of the five phases, or elements, in Chinese cosmological and medical theory, whose characteristic manifestations include caring, nourishment, stability, support, and familial loyalty. earth 1. soil; softer part of the land, as distinct from rock. 2. metallic oxides in the form of unchangeable powder. diatomaceous earth a fine white powder composed of the siliceous skeletons of diatoms; used in treating diarrhea and as a feed additive. Called also infusorial earth, purified siliceous earth. infusorial earth see diatomaceous earth (above). siliceous earth see diatomaceous earth (above). |
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In addition, they're asking for your help to spot the grains of stardust that the capsule also captured and brought back to Earth. The tiny dust grains are the first samples of solid extraterrestrial material to be collected and brought back to Earth since the last moon rocks arrived in 1972. The material is part of the 842 pounds of samples brought back to Earth during the six Apollo lunar expeditions from 1969 to 1972. |
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