sepiolite

noun

se·​pi·​o·​lite ˈsē-pē-ə-ˌlīt How to pronounce sepiolite (audio)

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Within the complex, a small bazaar is set up for artisans to sell carpets, glass, and jewelry made of sepiolite, a white local stone of which Eskişehir produces the most in the world. Jenna Scatena, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2020

Word History

Etymology

German Sepiolith, from Greek sēpion cuttlebone (from sēpia) + German -lith -lite

First Known Use

1854, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sepiolite was in 1854

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“Sepiolite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sepiolite. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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