attapulgite

[ at-uh-puhl-jahyt ]

noun

1. a clay mineral, basic hydrous silicate of magnesium and aluminum, the active ingredient of fuller's earth.

Word History and Origins

Origin of attapulgite¹

Named after Attapulgus, town in SW Georgia, U.S., near source of supply; -ite ¹

Example Sentences

Clariant said it expects to complete the purchase of the assets of BASF'S U.S. attapulgite business--one of the largest miners and producers of the clay material, which Clariant said can help remove contaminants in renewable fuel production--in the summer of 2022.

From Reuters