1887, in the meaning defined above
diatomist
diatomite
diatom ooze
“Diatomite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diatomite. Accessed 9 Dec. 2023.
called also diatomaceous earth
Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about diatomite
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