Definition
aluminosilicate
noun
- a compound or mineral containing aluminum, silicon, and oxygen, commonly found in rocks, clays, and ceramics
Usage: technical; chemistry and geology
Examples
- Feldspar is one of the most abundant aluminosilicates in Earth's crust.
- Clay minerals are aluminosilicates that form from the weathering of rocks.
- Aluminosilicates are essential components in the production of ceramics and glass.
- The structure of aluminosilicates consists of aluminum and silicon atoms bonded with oxygen.
- Zeolites are microporous aluminosilicates used in water purification and industrial processes.