smectite

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of many clay phyllosilicate minerals that have a relatively open structure.

Word forms

smectite smectites

Etymology

From Ancient Greek σμήχω (smḗkhō, “to rub off”) + -ite.

Derived words

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