1. Plural of chabazite; a group of microporous aluminosilicate minerals of the zeolite family, typically occurring as rhombohedral crystals and used in water softening, gas separation, and industrial applications.
Usage: technical; mineralogy; plural form

Examples

• Chabazites are commonly found in volcanic rocks and are valued for their ion-exchange properties.
• The laboratory analyzed several chabazites to determine their crystal structure.
• Industrial applications of chabazites include water purification and air filtration.
• Geologists collected samples of chabazites from the mineral deposit.
• Chabazites belong to the broader category of zeolite minerals used in environmental remediation.