SMECTITE

Etymology

Noun

smectite (countable and uncountable, plural smectites)

(mineral) Any of many clay phyllosilicate minerals that have a relatively open structure.

Source: Wiktionary


Smec"tite, n. Etym: [G. smectit, fr. Gr. (Min.)

Definition: A hydrous silicate of alumina, of a greenish color, which, in certain states of humidity, appears transparent and almost gelatinous.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



RESET




Word of the Day

12 March 2025

BUDGERIGAR

(noun) small Australian parakeet usually light green with black and yellow markings in the wild but bred in many colors


Do you know this game?

Wordscapes

Wordscapes is a popular word game consistently in the top charts of both Google Play Store and Apple App Store. The Android version has more than 10 million installs. This guide will help you get more coins in less than two minutes of playing the game. Continue reading Wordscapes: Get More Coins