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sepiolite

/ˈsiː.pi.ə.laɪt/

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noun

C2formalcommontechnical/ˈsiː.pi.ə.laɪt/

uncountable

A white clay mineral, often used in absorbent products and as a catalyst support.

ruБелый глинистый минерал, часто используемый в абсорбирующих продуктах и в качестве носителя катализатора.esMineral arcilloso de color blanco o grisáceo, blando y poroso, compuesto por silicato hidratado de magnesio. Se emplea frecuentemente en productos absorbentes, como soporte de catalizadores y en la fabricación de pipas de fumar.frSepiolite est un minéral argileux blanc et léger, souvent utilisé pour ses propriétés absorbantes, dans les litières pour animaux, les produits absorbants industriels et comme support de catalyseur.deWeißes tonartiges Mineral, das häufig in absorbierenden Produkten und als Katalysatorträger verwendet wird.ptMineral argiloso branco, frequentemente usado em produtos absorventes e como suporte de catalisador.zh一种白色黏土矿物,常被用作吸附剂和催化剂载体。arمعدن طيني أبيض يُستخدم غالبًا في المنتجات الماصة وكحامل للمحفزات.

  1. Clay mineral C2 formal

    A soft, white or light-colored clay mineral composed of hydrated magnesium silicate, known for its porous and absorbent properties.

    • Sepiolite is often used in cat litter due to its high absorbency.
    • The artist used sepiolite to create a fine, white pigment.
    • Geologists discovered a large deposit of sepiolite in the region.

    ruГлинистый минералesSepiolita (mineral de arcilla)frSépiolite (minéral argileux)deTonmineralptMineral argilosozh黏土矿物arمعدن طيني

    Synonyms: meerschaum

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