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montmorillonite

mont·mo·ril·lon·ite
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [mont-muh-ril-uh-nahyt]
    • /ˌmɒnt məˈrɪl əˌnaɪt/
    • /mˈɒntmɔːrˌɪlənˌaɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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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Parts of speech for Montmorillonite

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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?
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