What does bentonite mean?
Bentonite means (mineralogy) Any of several impure clay minerals consisting mostly of montmorillonite..
Bentonite
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
(mineralogy) Any of several impure clay minerals consisting mostly of montmorillonite..
Definitions by Sense
- (mineralogy) Any of several impure clay minerals consisting mostly of montmorillonite.
- A porous clay formed by the decomposition of volcanic ash that swells 5 to 6 times its original volume in the presence of water.
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- bentonites
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What is a synonym for bentonite?
Common synonyms include E558 when used as an anti-caking agent.
What is the opposite of bentonite?
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How do you use bentonite in a sentence?
Use bentonite where its definition matches the intended context.
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