sepiolite

noun

se·​pi·​o·​lite ˈsē-pē-ə-ˌlīt 

: meerschaum sense 1

Examples of sepiolite in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Finally, researchers found widespread deposits of sepiolite, a mineral that forms in low-temperature, alkaline waters considered highly hospitable from an Earth perspective. — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 19 Sep. 2025

Within the complex, a small bazaar is set up for artisans to sell carpets, glass, and jewelry made of sepiolite, a white local stone of which Eskişehir produces the most in the world. — Jenna Scatena, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2020

Word History

Etymology

German Sepiolith, from Greek sēpion cuttlebone (from sēpia) + German -lith -lite

First Known Use

1854, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sepiolite

• acolyte
• aconite
• allanite
• alunite
• amberlite
• ammonite
• amorite
• amphitrite
• analyte
• anchorite
• andesite
• anhydrite