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montmorillonite Definition

mont·mo·ril·lon·ite (mänt′mə ril′ə nīt′)

noun

any of a group of very soft, monoclinic clay minerals, (Na,K,etc.)AlSiO(OH)·n HO, that expand greatly in water or other liquids

Etymology: Fr, after Montmorillon, France + -ite, -ite

montmorillonite Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • clay: Calcium Montmorillonite clay is the source of most commercially produced trace mineral supplements.

Noun used with modifier

  • calcium: Calcium Montmorillonite clay is the source of most commercially produced trace mineral supplements.