n. any of a group of soft, clay-like silicate minerals having many industrial and technical uses
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. A hydrous silicate of aluminium occurring in soft clay-like masses of a rose-red color, originally from Montmorillon in France.
Word Usage
"However, it is better and cheaper to try to find another native clay that can do the same job. bentonite: This is the commercial name for an extremely plastic clay also known as montmorillonite clay."