sepiolite
Definition
- Noun:
- A white clayey mineral: Sepiolite is a naturally occurring, soft, white to grayish-white clay mineral. It is porous and lightweight, often found in sedimentary environments. Chemically, it is a hydrous magnesium silicate.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The sample contained significant amounts of sepiolite.
- Sepiolite is sometimes used as an absorbent material.
- Geologists identified the white deposit as sepiolite.
Advanced Usage
- Technical/Industrial Context: In scientific and industrial texts, "sepiolite" is used to specify the mineral's properties or applications, such as in filtration, as a carrier for catalysts, or in animal litter products.
- The filter's efficiency is due to the high surface area of the sepiolite.
- This cat litter is formulated with natural sepiolite for superior absorption.
Variants and Related Words
- Meerschaum: A synonym for sepiolite, specifically referring to the fine-quality, white sepiolite used for carving pipes and ornamental objects.
- He collected meerschaum pipes carved from Turkish sepiolite.
Synonyms
- Meerschaum: (When referring to the high-quality, carveable form)
- Magnesium silicate clay: (A descriptive chemical synonym)
Related Terms (Not Phrasal Verbs or Idioms)
- Clay mineral: The general category to which sepiolite belongs.
- Absorbent: A common property and use of sepiolite.
- Sedimentary: Describing a typical geological environment where sepiolite forms.
Noun
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a white clayey mineral
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