ZEOLITE


Meaning of ZEOLITE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈzē-ə-ˌlīt ]

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 ˌzē-ə-ˈli-tik adjective

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