bentonite en · NOUN
Etymology
From Benton + -ite, after the place where it was first mined: Fort Benton, Montana.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) Any of several impure clay minerals consisting mostly of montmorillonite.
- (countable, uncountable) A porous clay formed by the decomposition of volcanic ash that swells 5 to 6 times its original volume in the presence of water.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| bentonites | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
potash bentonite · K-bentonite · bentonitization · potassium bentonite · bentonitic
Synonyms
E558 when used as an anti-caking agent
Translations (6)
fr bentonite (Translations) · fi bentoniitti (Translations) · nl bentoniet (Translations) · ca bentonita (Translations) · pl bentonit (Translations) · it bentonite (Translations)