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bentonite (bĕn`tənīt'): see clay clay, common name for a number of fine-grained, earthy materials that become plastic when wet. Chemically, clays are hydrous aluminum silicates, ordinarily containing impurities, e.g., potassium, sodium, calcium, magnesium, or iron, in small amounts. ..... Click the link for more information. . bentonite [′bent·ən‚īt] (geology) A clay formed from volcanic ash decomposition and largely composed of montmorillonite and beidellite. Also known as taylorite. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Two types of layered silicates were selected for latex incorporation, namely sodium fluorohectorite (synthetic) and sodium bentonite (natural origin). It is completely safe for cats and our environment, and does not contain any sodium bentonite, as used in competing brands. The additive also provides several advantages over the sodium bentonites now available. |
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