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bentonitic

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ben·ton·ite  (bnt-nt)
n.
An absorbent aluminum silicate clay formed from volcanic ash and used in various adhesives, cements, and ceramic fillers.

[After Benton Formation (formerly Fort Benton Formation) of the Rock Creek district in eastern Wyoming.]

benton·itic (-ntk) adj.
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Adj.1.bentonitic - of or relating to or containing bentonite


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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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