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attapulgite

noun
at·​ta·​pul·​gite | \ ˌatəˈpəlˌjīt\
plural -s

Definition of attapulgite

: a fibrous clay mineral typically (OH2)4Mg5Si8O20(OH)2·4H2O

History and Etymology for attapulgite

Attapulgus, Georgia + English -ite

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