sepiolite

noun

se·pi·o·lite | \ ˈsē-pē-ə-ˌlīt

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Definition of sepiolite

: meerschaum sense 1

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Recent Examples on the Web Within the complex, a small bazaar is set up for artisans to sell carpets, glass, and jewelry made of sepiolite, a white local stone of which Eskişehir produces the most in the world. — Jenna Scatena, Condé Nast Traveler, "Turkey's New Destination Museum Is an Easy Overnight Trip from Istanbul," 25 Feb. 2020

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“Sepiolite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sepiolite. Accessed 18 May. 2021.

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