Bleaching Clay (Noun)
Meaning
An adsorbent clay that will remove coloring from oils.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The oil refinery used bleaching clay to remove impurities and improve the color of the final product.
- Bleaching clay is commonly used in the production of edible oils to remove unwanted pigments and improve their appearance.
- The manufacturer added a small amount of bleaching clay to the oil to remove the greenish tint and make it more marketable.
- The use of bleaching clay in the oil industry has become widespread due to its effectiveness in removing coloring and other impurities.
- After treatment with bleaching clay, the oil was significantly lighter in color and had a more neutral odor.