ZEOLITE


Meaning of ZEOLITE in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' z ē - ə - ˌ l ī t

Function: noun

Etymology: Swedish zeolit, from Greek zein to boil + -o- + Swedish -lit -lite, from French -lite ― more at YEAST

Date: circa 1777

: any of various hydrous silicates that are analogous in composition to the feldspars, occur as secondary minerals in cavities of lavas, and can act as ion-exchangers also : any of various natural or synthesized silicates of similar structure used especially in water softening and as adsorbents and catalysts

– ze · o · lit · ic \ ˌ z ē - ə - ' li-tik \ adjective

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