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Night visibility increases in paints having

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Foraminiferan ooze
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Diatomaceous earth
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Sporozoans
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Noctiluca
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Solution

The correct option is B Diatomaceous earth
  • Diatoms are single-celled algae that inhabit either fresh or marine aquatic habitat. Their skeleton comprises of hard natural substance silica.
  • Diatomaceous earth is made from the fossilized remains of diatoms, formed due to depositions of their siliceous cell walls at the sediments of the water bodies which diatoms used to live in large numbers.
  • It is naturally obtained in the form of soft rock that can be easily crumbled into a fine powder of off-white color. Diatomaceous earth has a good number of commercial utilities. It is used in agriculture, cosmetic products, paint industries, pest control, etc.
  • It can be used as a flattening agent of paint. Diatomaceous earth when added to paints, the protruding parts of the diatoms diffract light and adds a uniform sheen to the surface.
  • This increases the visibility of the painted surface during the night.

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