n :  any of various hydrous silicates that can act as ion-exchangers : also  :  any of various natural or synthesized silicates of similar structure used in water softening and as adsorbents ze*o*lit*ic adj 
 
 
 
Similar sounding terms:  celled  Cil·i·a·ta  cil·i·ate   salt 
 
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