English

Etymology
Bentonite is named after the place it was first mined, Fort Benton, Montana.

Noun
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#mineralogy any of several impure clay minerals consisting mostly of montmorillonite
Synonyms
E558 when used as an anti-caking agent
Translations

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Noun
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References
Krueger, Dennis (December 1982). "Why On Earth Do They Call It Throwing?" Studio Potter Vol. 11, Number 1.¹ (etymology)

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