zeolite

noun

ze·o·lite | \ ˈzē-ə-ˌlīt

Definition of zeolite

: 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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Deputy artistic director of the brand Charlotte Macaux Perelman transformed the interior with structures made of 150,000 zeolite tiles from Morocco, which apparently took 3 weeks to create. — Natalie Shirinian, Vogue, "9 of the Most Mesmerizing Installations at Salone del Mobile 2018," 23 Apr. 2018 The third step was made possible by the researchers’ discovery of a new class of catalysts: phosphorus zeolite. — Nathan Dicamillo, Newsweek, "New Eco-Friendly, Renewable Tires Stretch the Boundaries of Rubber Production," 6 Mar. 2017

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zeolite

noun

ze·o·lite | \ ˈzē-ə-ˌlīt

Medical Definition of zeolite

: 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