Zeolit

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Definition

A natural silicate mineral that can soften water.

Etymology

Taken from the Swedish 'zeolit', coined from the Greek 'zein' (to boil) and 'lithos' (stone). This scientific term was adopted into Indonesian to name a group of silicate minerals characterized by their unique ion-exchange properties.

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