zeolite

Meanings

• noun

  A type of mineral consisting of aluminosilicate frameworks with the ability to absorb water and exchange ions. Zeolites form when volcanic ash is heated and hydrated.

  - "Zeolites are widely used as adsorbents and catalysts."
  - "The zeolite framework allows the absorption of water and ions."

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Variants

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zeolite , zeolites , zeolitic

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Etymology

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Derived from the Greek word zeo, meaning 'boil', due to the formation of zeolites from volcanic ash.

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Trivia

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1. Zeolites are the most common group of aluminosilicate minerals.

2. The name of the mineral chabazite is derived from the Arabic word for 'wax' due to its waxy appearance.

3. Zeolites were first discovered in the 18th century in the province of Zeeland in the Netherlands.

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Related Concepts

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1. Aluminosilicate: A mineral consisting of silicon, aluminum, and oxygen atoms linked together in a framework structure.

2. Adsorbent: A substance that adsorbs, or absorbs, molecules from a gas, liquid, or solution onto its surface.

3. Catalyst: A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process.

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Culture

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Zeolites have been used in various cultural practices due to their unique properties. In ancient Greece, zeolites were believed to have mystical powers and were used as talismans. In traditional Chinese medicine, zeolites have been used as a detoxifier and a remedy for digestive issues.

How to Memorize "zeolite"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a volcanic eruption, and the ash cooling and hydrating to form zeolites.
   - Visualize the zeolite structure as a framework that absorbs water and ions.

2. associate
   

   - Associate zeolites with volcanoes and water absorption.
   - Remember that zeolites are used as adsorbents and catalysts.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Zeolites = Zapping Excessive Oils and Liquids Effectively.
   - Zeolites = Zealous Obtainer Of Liquids Involuntarily Transferred.

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