Definition of SEPIOLITE

sepiolite

Plural: sepiolites

Noun

  • a white clayey mineral
  • A hydrated magnesium silicate, clay mineral used for carving into decorative articles and smoking pipes.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin sepia (“cuttlefish”) + -lite, from its resemblance to cuttlebone.

Synonyms

meerschaum

Scrabble Score: 11

sepiolite is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
sepiolite is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
sepiolite is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

sepiolite is a valid Words With Friends word