Definition of bentonite in English:

bentonite

noun ˈbɛntənʌɪtˈbɛn(t)nˌaɪt

mass noun

A kind of absorbent clay formed by breakdown of volcanic ash, used especially as a filler.
膨润土，皂土，斑脱土（由火山灰分解而形成的一种黏土，吸水性强，尤用作填料）
Example sentencesExamples
- Like most clays, bentonite is a hydrated compound of aluminium and silicon oxides, but it differs in ways that are useful to wine-makers.
- In areas that have a limited clay source, bentonite can be mixed with certain soils and compacted into place, forming a free-swelling water barrier.
- Sedimentary rocks such as mudstones often contain a variety of clay minerals, including swelling clays such as bentonite.
- Three types of soils, residual soils, kaolinite and bentonite, were used in the study.
- I work with a low-fire clay body consisting of ball clay, talc and bentonite.

Origin

Late 19th century: from the name of Fort Benton in Montana, US, where it is found, + -ite¹.

Definition of bentonite in US English:

bentonite

nounˈbɛn(t)nˌaɪtˈben(t)nˌīt

A kind of absorbent clay formed by breakdown of volcanic ash, used especially as a filler.
膨润土，皂土，斑脱土（由火山灰分解而形成的一种黏土，吸水性强，尤用作填料）
Example sentencesExamples
- Three types of soils, residual soils, kaolinite and bentonite, were used in the study.
- In areas that have a limited clay source, bentonite can be mixed with certain soils and compacted into place, forming a free-swelling water barrier.
- Sedimentary rocks such as mudstones often contain a variety of clay minerals, including swelling clays such as bentonite.
- I work with a low-fire clay body consisting of ball clay, talc and bentonite.
- Like most clays, bentonite is a hydrated compound of aluminium and silicon oxides, but it differs in ways that are useful to wine-makers.

Origin

Late 19th century: from the name of Fort Benton in Montana, US, where it is found, + -ite.

词汇	bentonite
释义	Definition of bentonite in English: bentonite noun ˈbɛntənʌɪtˈbɛn(t)nˌaɪt mass noun A kind of absorbent clay formed by breakdown of volcanic ash, used especially as a filler. 膨润土，皂土，斑脱土（由火山灰分解而形成的一种黏土，吸水性强，尤用作填料） Example sentencesExamples Like most clays, bentonite is a hydrated compound of aluminium and silicon oxides, but it differs in ways that are useful to wine-makers. In areas that have a limited clay source, bentonite can be mixed with certain soils and compacted into place, forming a free-swelling water barrier. Sedimentary rocks such as mudstones often contain a variety of clay minerals, including swelling clays such as bentonite. Three types of soils, residual soils, kaolinite and bentonite, were used in the study. I work with a low-fire clay body consisting of ball clay, talc and bentonite. Origin Late 19th century: from the name of Fort Benton in Montana, US, where it is found, + -ite¹. Definition of bentonite in US English: bentonite nounˈbɛn(t)nˌaɪtˈben(t)nˌīt A kind of absorbent clay formed by breakdown of volcanic ash, used especially as a filler. 膨润土，皂土，斑脱土（由火山灰分解而形成的一种黏土，吸水性强，尤用作填料） Example sentencesExamples Three types of soils, residual soils, kaolinite and bentonite, were used in the study. In areas that have a limited clay source, bentonite can be mixed with certain soils and compacted into place, forming a free-swelling water barrier. Sedimentary rocks such as mudstones often contain a variety of clay minerals, including swelling clays such as bentonite. I work with a low-fire clay body consisting of ball clay, talc and bentonite. Like most clays, bentonite is a hydrated compound of aluminium and silicon oxides, but it differs in ways that are useful to wine-makers. Origin Late 19th century: from the name of Fort Benton in Montana, US, where it is found, + -ite.
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