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Kil
(from Turkish kil, “clay”), the name of a bentonitic clay found in the Upper Cretaceous deposits of the Crimea (near Simferopol’ and in the vicinity of Bakhchisarai). Kil has high adsorption; it was used for making soap that would lather in seawater. Kil formed as a result of the subaqueous decomposition (halmyrolysis) of volcanic ash layers. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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