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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12 June 2024

RELEGATION

(noun) mild banishment; consignment to an inferior position; “he has been relegated to a post in Siberia”


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