Gismondine

/ɡɪˈzmɒndaɪn/ noun

Definition

A naturally occurring mineral of the zeolite family with a specific crystal structure, used in industrial applications for filtering and absorption.

Etymology

Named after the location or person associated with its discovery, following the mineralogical naming convention of -ine. Zeolite minerals were named after their sources and properties during the 18th and 19th centuries as geology became a formal science.

Kelly Says

Gismondine is part of an incredible family of minerals (zeolites) with tiny pores that can trap molecules—they're literally used to dry the air in your car's air bag!

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