sepiolite en · NOUN
Etymology
From Latin sepia (“cuttlefish”) + -lite, from its resemblance to cuttlebone.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A hydrated magnesium silicate, clay mineral used for carving into decorative articles and smoking pipes.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| sepiolites | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (9)
it sepiolite (a clay mineral, the formal name of meerschaum) · pl pianka morska (a clay mineral, the formal name of meerschaum) · ru сепиоли́т (a clay mineral, the formal name of meerschaum) · de Sepiolith (a clay mineral, the formal name of meerschaum) · fi merenvaha (a clay mineral, the formal name of meerschaum) · pl sepiolit (a clay mineral, the formal name of meerschaum) · fi sepioliitti (a clay mineral, the formal name of meerschaum) · es sepiolita (a clay mineral, the formal name of meerschaum) · fr sépiolite (a clay mineral, the formal name of meerschaum)