Attapulgite
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Attapulgite is a noun meaning (mineralogy) A clay mineral containing silicates of aluminium and magnesium that is a constituent of fuller's earth and bentonite.
Meaning
(mineralogy) A clay mineral containing silicates of aluminium and magnesium that is a constituent of fuller's earth and bentonite.
Word Forms
- attapulgites
Synonyms for attapulgite
Depending on context, synonyms include palygorskite.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bentonite, attakolite, macaloid, allophane, asparagolite, apatite.
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