zeolite
noun
ze·o·lite
ˈzē-ə-ˌlīt 
: any of various hydrous silicates that are analogous in composition to the feldspars, occur as secondary minerals in cavities of lavas, and can act as ion-exchangers
also
: any of various natural or synthesized silicates of similar structure used especially in water softening and as adsorbents and catalysts
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Infused with crystal-clear microporous minerals (zeolite) to absorb excess oil and create airy separation, hair looks full and fresh.
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Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 17 Feb. 2025
The ammonia ends up in a water solution which can be enriched through the use of a zeolite filter to absorb and concentrate the ammonia.
—IEEE Spectrum, 15 Jan. 2025
But sodium occurs in many other minerals, including silicates like amphibole, zeolite and the fluorite mineral cryolite.
—David Bressan, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Pure Body Extra is a dietary supplement featuring natural zeolite to support the body’s detoxification systems.
—David Gilbert, WIRED, 3 Oct. 2024
Usually, a blend of different types of amines, salts, and zeolites is used to try to maximize efficiency during the capture step and minimize energy cost during the release step.
—Erik Kobayashi-Solomon, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Specific salts or a class of chemicals called zeolites can trap CO2 mechanically.
—Erik Kobayashi-Solomon, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
As green coconut water plumps hair with hydration, zeolite, a natural mineral, absorbs excess oil at the scalp so your style isn't weighed down.
—Allure, 26 Sep. 2024
The quartz and zeolite would have removed heavy metals like mercury and other toxins from the reservoir's water supply, including harmful microbes.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 9 Oct. 2023
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Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 17 Feb. 2025
The ammonia ends up in a water solution which can be enriched through the use of a zeolite filter to absorb and concentrate the ammonia.
—IEEE Spectrum, 15 Jan. 2025
But sodium occurs in many other minerals, including silicates like amphibole, zeolite and the fluorite mineral cryolite.
—David Bressan, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Pure Body Extra is a dietary supplement featuring natural zeolite to support the body’s detoxification systems.
—David Gilbert, WIRED, 3 Oct. 2024
Usually, a blend of different types of amines, salts, and zeolites is used to try to maximize efficiency during the capture step and minimize energy cost during the release step.
—Erik Kobayashi-Solomon, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Specific salts or a class of chemicals called zeolites can trap CO2 mechanically.
—Erik Kobayashi-Solomon, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
As green coconut water plumps hair with hydration, zeolite, a natural mineral, absorbs excess oil at the scalp so your style isn't weighed down.
—Allure, 26 Sep. 2024
The quartz and zeolite would have removed heavy metals like mercury and other toxins from the reservoir's water supply, including harmful microbes.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 9 Oct. 2023
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zeolite
noun
ze·o·lite
ˈzē-ə-ˌlīt
: any of various hydrous silicates that can act as ion exchangers
also
: any of various natural or synthesized silicates of similar structure used in water softening and as adsorbents
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