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nounattapulgite (countable and uncountable, plural attapulgites)
plural attapulgites
- countableuncountablechemistryA clay mineral containing silicates of aluminium and magnesium that is a constituent of fuller's earth and bentonite.
Synonyms: palygorskite
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA clay mineral containing silicates of aluminium and magnesium that is a constituent of fuller's earth and bentonite.
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