English

Noun

bentonite ‎(plural bentonites)

1. (mineralogy) Any of several impure clay minerals consisting mostly of montmorillonite.
2. A porous clay formed by the decomposition of volcanic ash that swells 5 to 6 times its original volume in the presence of water.

Derived terms

• bentonitic

Synonyms

• E558 when used as an anti-caking agent

Translations

French

Noun

bentonite f ‎(plural bentonites)

1. (mineralogy) bentonite

Italian

Pronunciation

Noun

bentonite f ‎(plural bentoniti)

1. (mineralogy) bentonite

References

• Krueger, Dennis (December 1982). "Why On Earth Do They Call It Throwing?" Studio Potter Vol. 11, Number 1. (etymology)