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
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