Where does “smectitic” come from?
smectitic (English) comes from English smectite, from Ancient Greek σμήχω.
smectitic (English): Of or relating to smectite
Definitions
- Of or relating to smectite
Ancestry of “smectitic”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | smectite | Any of many clay phyllosilicate minerals that... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | σμήχω | — |