zeolite
noun
ze·o·lite
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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
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: any of various natural or synthesized silicates of similar structure used especially in water softening and as adsorbents and catalysts
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Other Words from zeolite
zeolitic
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adjective
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adjective
Examples of zeolite in a Sentence
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Beyond their versatility, MOFs’ great promise lies with their phenomenally large pores: the surface area inside is almost 10 times that of porous zeolites. — Donna J. Nelson, Scientific American, "Off-Grid Devices Draw Drinking Water from Dry Air," 26 June 2017 Shares in Qingdao Huicheng Environmental Technology, which produces rare earth zeolites, rose by 10% — the maximum allowed on the Shenzhen stock exchange. — Laura He, CNN, "Rare earth stocks surge as China seeks greater control of supply," 28 June 2019 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. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'zeolite.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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zeolite
noun
ze·o·lite
| \ ˈzē-ə-ˌlīt
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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
Other Words from zeolite
zeolitic
\ ˌzē-ə-ˈlit-ik
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adjective
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adjective