bentonite
noun
ben·ton·ite ˈben-tə-ˌnīt 
: an absorptive and colloidal clay used especially as a sealing agent or suspending agent (as of drugs)
bentonitic
ˌben-tə-ˈni-tik
adjective 
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web This heat could potentially corrode the canisters, compromise the bentonite, or even crack the rock face. 
Howard Lee, Ars Technica, 17 Aug. 2022 There's just one catch: bentonite clay can be a moisture-zapper. Fiona Embleton, Allure, 3 Apr. 2022 The active ingredient in Blu Atlas’ revolutionary formula is bentonite - also known as volcanic ash. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 10 May 2022 Another place bentonite clay crops up is in styling products. Fiona Embleton, Allure, 3 Apr. 2022 Aztec Secret’s Indian Healing Clay is a deep-pore-cleansing mask made of 100% natural calcium bentonite clay that reviewers can’t get enough of. Kiana Murden, CNN Underscored, 31 Aug. 2020 OmniTRAX will ship in bentonite, an absorbent clay, from Wyoming. Aldo Svaldi, The Denver Post, 29 Sep. 2019 Waste will be sealed in the copper coffins, placed into the storage shafts, and surrounded by a thick layer of bentonite, a natural clay almost impermeable to water. Tim Heffernan, Popular Mechanics, 10 May 2012 This mask is made with a blend of charcoal, volcanic ash, and kaolin and bentonite clays to remove impurities, exfoliate, absorb excess oils, remove toxins, and reduce inflammation. Tanisha Pina, Allure, 1 Aug. 2018 See More
Howard Lee, Ars Technica, 17 Aug. 2022 There's just one catch: bentonite clay can be a moisture-zapper. Fiona Embleton, Allure, 3 Apr. 2022 The active ingredient in Blu Atlas’ revolutionary formula is bentonite - also known as volcanic ash. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 10 May 2022 Another place bentonite clay crops up is in styling products. Fiona Embleton, Allure, 3 Apr. 2022 Aztec Secret’s Indian Healing Clay is a deep-pore-cleansing mask made of 100% natural calcium bentonite clay that reviewers can’t get enough of. Kiana Murden, CNN Underscored, 31 Aug. 2020 OmniTRAX will ship in bentonite, an absorbent clay, from Wyoming. Aldo Svaldi, The Denver Post, 29 Sep. 2019 Waste will be sealed in the copper coffins, placed into the storage shafts, and surrounded by a thick layer of bentonite, a natural clay almost impermeable to water. Tim Heffernan, Popular Mechanics, 10 May 2012 This mask is made with a blend of charcoal, volcanic ash, and kaolin and bentonite clays to remove impurities, exfoliate, absorb excess oils, remove toxins, and reduce inflammation. Tanisha Pina, Allure, 1 Aug. 2018 See More Word History
Etymology
Fort Benton, Montana
First Known Use
1898, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
bentonite
noun
ben·ton·ite ˈbent-ᵊn-ˌīt
: an absorptive and colloidal clay used in pharmacy especially to stabilize suspensions