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- [mont-muh-ril-uh-nahyt]
- /ˌmɒnt məˈrɪl əˌnaɪt/
- /mˈɒntmɔːrˌɪlənˌaɪt/
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- [mont-muh-ril-uh-nahyt]
- /ˌmɒnt məˈrɪl əˌnaɪt/
Definitions of montmorillonite word
- noun montmorillonite any of a group of clay minerals characterized by the ability to expand when they absorb large quantities of water. 1
- noun montmorillonite a clay mineral consisting of hydrated aluminium silicate: an important component of bentonite 0
- noun montmorillonite any of a group of very soft, monoclinic clay minerals, (Na,K,etc.)Al2Si4O10(OH)2·n H2O, that expand greatly in water or other liquids 0
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Origin of montmorillonite
First appearance:
before 1850 One of the 32% newest English words
1850-55; named after Montmorillon, France, where it was found; see -ite1
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montmorillonite popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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- what is montmorillonite?
- what is montmorillonite clay?
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