zeoliticadj.
/ˌziːəˈlɪtɪk/, U.S. /ˌziəˈlɪdɪk/ Geology and Chemistry.
Of or relating to zeolites; of the nature of a zeolite.
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1782 T. Martyn Heads of Course of Lect. Nat. Hist. 35 Zeolitic or Basaltine Stones.
1848 C. G. B. Daubeny Descr. Volcanos (ed. 2) 18 An intimate mixture of augite and magnetic iron with a mineral of the zeolitic family.
1931 A. D. Hall Soil (ed. 4) i. 28 Little is known of the actual nature of the zeolitic bodies in the soil.
2013 Royston Crow (Nexis) 21 Nov. Each grave will be lined with zeolitic material to prevent pollution.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2018; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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