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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Specific salts or a class of chemicals called zeolites can trap CO2 mechanically.
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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
Its hero ingredient is crystalline zeolite (a naturally absorbent ingredient) that absorbs excess oil while also creating a matte texture and a piece-y effect to the hair.
—Rebecca Norris, Peoplemag, 1 Nov. 2023
In her latest paper, Lucero points out that zeolite is typically found in volcanic deposits in highland Guatemala and would not have been readily available to residents of the southern lowlands.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 9 Oct. 2023
Moreover, it's infused with skincare ingredients like zeolite, tourmaline, vitamin C, and mineralized beads.
—Wendy Vazquez, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2023
This product makes hair look incredible, in large part thanks to sea buckthorn berry, which adds hydration and nourishes the hair, as well as zeolite and rice starch to add grit for noticeable texture.
—Rebecca Norris, Peoplemag, 1 Nov. 2023
Southeast Los Angeles yards are plagued by toxic lead from the closed Exide Technologies battery recycling plant — and a dusting of zeolite could help.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2023
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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
Its hero ingredient is crystalline zeolite (a naturally absorbent ingredient) that absorbs excess oil while also creating a matte texture and a piece-y effect to the hair.
—Rebecca Norris, Peoplemag, 1 Nov. 2023
In her latest paper, Lucero points out that zeolite is typically found in volcanic deposits in highland Guatemala and would not have been readily available to residents of the southern lowlands.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 9 Oct. 2023
Moreover, it's infused with skincare ingredients like zeolite, tourmaline, vitamin C, and mineralized beads.
—Wendy Vazquez, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2023
This product makes hair look incredible, in large part thanks to sea buckthorn berry, which adds hydration and nourishes the hair, as well as zeolite and rice starch to add grit for noticeable texture.
—Rebecca Norris, Peoplemag, 1 Nov. 2023
Southeast Los Angeles yards are plagued by toxic lead from the closed Exide Technologies battery recycling plant — and a dusting of zeolite could help.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 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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