A process for {TAIL ~ the manufacture} of highly dispersed silicon dioxide with improved thickening action by treatment of pyrogenically produced silicic acid comprising {HEAD ~ the following steps}: 
A process for { TAIL ~ the manufacture } of highly dispersed silicon dioxide with improved thickening action by treatment of pyrogenically produced silicic acid comprising { HEAD ~ the following steps } :
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