Smectite
Pronunciation : Smec"tite
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [G. smectit, fr. Gr. (Min.)
Definition : Defn: A hydrous silicate of alumina, of a greenish color, which, in certain states of humidity, appears transparent and almost gelatinous.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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