bentonitic
/ˌbɛntəˈnɪtɪk/
adjective
- Containing or resembling bentonite clay.
- The bentonitic soil in the region swells when it rains, making the ground unstable.
- The bentonitic properties of the clay make it useful for sealing ponds and landfills.
- Geologists identified a bentonitic layer in the rock formation, indicating ancient volcanic activity.
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