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bentonite
[BEN-tn-ite]

A powdery clay found in Wyoming, South Dakota, and Germany that is used as a FINING agent to CLARIFY wines (especially white). When added to wine, bentonite settles to the bottom carrying with it any suspended particles.
Related Links: fining, clarify
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