permutite
/pəˈmjuːtʌɪt/ /ˈpəːmjʊtʌɪt/noun
Any of a class of artificial zeolites which are widely used as ion exchangers, especially for the softening of water; such zeolites collectively.
- permutite process noun the softening of water by treatment with permutite..
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in Chemical Abstracts. From German Permutit from classical Latin permūtāre + German -it.