attapulgite: Meaning and Definition of

at•ta•pul•gite

Pronunciation: (at"u-pul'jīt), [key]
— n.
  1. a clay mineral, basic hydrous silicate of magnesium and aluminum, the active ingredient of fuller's earth.
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