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[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

I actually bet it's just very very fine stonedust and water in suspension.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I'm not sure which would be worse for the machinery

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Supposedly it's exactly that, but stabilized by a polymer to keep it in suspension for up to 60 days without mixing. https://online.flippingbook.com/view/1025707592/10/#zoom=true

Edit: I've concluded it's likely calcium carbonate.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

rotor blades are going to love this