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bentonite
Etymology: Fort Benton, Montana
colloidal, hydrated aluminum silicate that, when added to water, swells to approximately 12 times its dry size. It is used as a bulk laxative and as a base for skin care preparations. Also called mineral soap.

bentonite
a naturally occurring pure clay capable of absorbing much moisture and swelling considerably. Used as a compacting and dispersing agent in the manufacture of fodder pellets and cat litter. Chemically and nutritionally inert.

bentonite flocculation test
a superseded test for hydatidosis in humans.
sodium bentonite
used as a binder in pellet manufacture. A refined form of clay.


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The particle size distributions (PSD) of the bentonitic clays were determined by the sedimentation technique method.
The flat, compacted floor was treated with bentonitic clay to minimize see page, and then a layer of crushed limestone was placed on top.
At this site, uranite and yellow secondary uranium minerals occur in a Teritary bentonitic tuff which is arkosic and carbonaceous near its base, overlying a quartz monzonite.
 
 
 
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