First Known Use: circa 1777
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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
— ze·o·lit·ic \ˌzē-ə-ˈli-tik\ adjective
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Origin of ZEOLITE
Swedish zeolit, from Greek zein to boil + -o- + Swedish -lit -lite, from French -lite — more at yeast
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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
—ze·o·lit·ic \ˌzē-ə-ˈlit-ik\ adjective
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