zeolite
noun
ze·o·lite
ˈzē-ə-ˌlīt 
: any of various hydrous silicates that are analogous in composition to the feldspars, occur as secondary minerals in cavities of lavas, and can act as ion-exchangers
also
: any of various natural or synthesized silicates of similar structure used especially in water softening and as adsorbents and catalysts
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Experiment with Odor-Absorbing Products Biochar and zeolite are all-natural products that can be added to compost piles to absorb unpleasant smells, improve aeration, and help soggy piles dry out.
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 May 2025
Biochar is essentially a high-grade charcoal that can be made at home, while zeolite is a mined mineral that’s often sold at livestock feed stores or garden centers.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 May 2025
That level of detail was maintained over millennia due to zeolite in the ashes surrounding the fossil.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 18 Mar. 2025
The company also mines, processes, and sells zeolite at its facility in Idaho.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 20 Mar. 2025
Fossil feathers from the Colli Albani volcanic complex (Late Pleistocene, Central Italy) preserved in zeolites
Before joining Discover Magazine, Paul Smaglik spent over 20 years as a science journalist, specializing in U.S. life science policy and global scientific career issues.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 18 Mar. 2025
It’s packed with a grip-enhancing polymer and zeolite, a dream duo for adding hold and grit without leaving hair stiff or sticky.
—Siena Gagliano, Allure, 1 Mar. 2025
Infused with crystal-clear microporous minerals (zeolite) to absorb excess oil and create airy separation, hair looks full and fresh.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 17 Feb. 2025
The ammonia ends up in a water solution which can be enriched through the use of a zeolite filter to absorb and concentrate the ammonia.
—IEEE Spectrum, 15 Jan. 2025
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 May 2025
Biochar is essentially a high-grade charcoal that can be made at home, while zeolite is a mined mineral that’s often sold at livestock feed stores or garden centers.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 May 2025
That level of detail was maintained over millennia due to zeolite in the ashes surrounding the fossil.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 18 Mar. 2025
The company also mines, processes, and sells zeolite at its facility in Idaho.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 20 Mar. 2025
Fossil feathers from the Colli Albani volcanic complex (Late Pleistocene, Central Italy) preserved in zeolites
Before joining Discover Magazine, Paul Smaglik spent over 20 years as a science journalist, specializing in U.S. life science policy and global scientific career issues.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 18 Mar. 2025
It’s packed with a grip-enhancing polymer and zeolite, a dream duo for adding hold and grit without leaving hair stiff or sticky.
—Siena Gagliano, Allure, 1 Mar. 2025
Infused with crystal-clear microporous minerals (zeolite) to absorb excess oil and create airy separation, hair looks full and fresh.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 17 Feb. 2025
The ammonia ends up in a water solution which can be enriched through the use of a zeolite filter to absorb and concentrate the ammonia.
—IEEE Spectrum, 15 Jan. 2025
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zeolite
noun
ze·o·lite
ˈzē-ə-ˌlīt
: any of various hydrous silicates that can act as ion exchangers
also
: any of various natural or synthesized silicates of similar structure used in water softening and as adsorbents
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