adjective
- of, relating to, or containing bentonite (a fine clay mineral used in drilling fluids, cosmetics, and industrial applications)
Usage: technical; commonly used in geology, petroleum engineering, and materials science
Examples
- The drilling mud had bentonitic properties that helped stabilize the wellbore.
- Bentonitic clay is widely used in the cosmetics industry for face masks.
- The soil sample showed bentonitic characteristics under microscopic examination.
- Engineers selected a bentonitic slurry for the foundation work.
- Bentonitic minerals are valued for their high water-absorption capacity.