Kiesel
German
Etymology
From Old High German kisil, from Proto-Germanic *kisilaz (“pebble, gravel”). Related to Old English ċisil (“gravel, sand”). More at chisel, chessil.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈkiːzəl/
Noun
Kiesel m (genitive Kiesels, plural Kiesel)
Synonyms
Derived terms
- Kieselerde
- Kieselguhr
- Kieselstein
Further reading
- Kiesel in Duden online
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