ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Nontronite

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Nontronite is a noun meaning (mineralogy) An iron-rich clay mineral of the montmorillonite group.

Meaning

(mineralogy) An iron-rich clay mineral of the montmorillonite group.

Example Sentences

Nontronite, a variety of chloropal occurs as a light yellow powder in druses of the North Conway granite (99, p. 312).

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include montmorilonite, bentonite, montmorillonite, natroxalate, natrolemoynite, ransomite.

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