Meanings
plural palygorskites · alternative paligorskite
Synonyms & antonyms
nounSynonym of attapulgite.
Origin
From Palygorskaya (a place in Russia) + -ite.
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palygorskite. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/palygorskite
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