ATTAPULGITE Definition & Meaning

attapulgite

[ at-uh-puhl-jahyt ]

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noun

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

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Origin of attapulgite¹

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

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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.

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