ALL meanings of montmorillonite
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M m - noun montmorillonite any of a group of clay minerals characterized by the ability to expand when they absorb large quantities of water. 1
- noun montmorillonite a clay mineral consisting of hydrated aluminium silicate: an important component of bentonite 0
- noun montmorillonite any of a group of very soft, monoclinic clay minerals, (Na,K,etc.)Al2Si4O10(OH)2·n H2O, that expand greatly in water or other liquids 0