Meaning Of The Word Montmorillonite

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montmorillonite in American English
any of a group of very soft, monoclinic clay minerals, (Na, K,etc.)Al2 Si4O10(OH)2·n H2O, that expand greatly in water or other liquids
noun: any of a group of clay minerals characterized by the ability to expand when they absorb large quantities of water

montmorillonite in British English
noun: a clay mineral consisting of hydrated aluminium silicate: an important component of bentonite

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