montmorillonite: Meaning and Definition of

mont•mo•ril•lon•ite

Pronunciation: (mont"mu-ril'u-nīt"), [key]
— n.
  1. any of a group of clay minerals characterized by the ability to expand when they absorb large quantities of water. Also called
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