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attapulgite

American  
[at-uh-puhl-jahyt] / ˌæt əˈpʌl dʒaɪt /

noun

  1. a clay mineral, basic hydrous silicate of magnesium and aluminum, the active ingredient of fuller's earth.

Etymology

Origin of attapulgite

Named after Attapulgus, town in SW Georgia, U.S., near source of supply; -ite 1

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Clariant said it expects to complete the purchase of the assets of BASF'S U.S. attapulgite business--one of the largest miners and producers of the clay material, which Clariant said can help remove contaminants in renewable fuel production--in the summer of 2022.

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