The labyrinth of pores that characterize a family of inorganic crystals known as zeolites gives the crystals catalytic and adsorbent powers. The crystals, which occur in natural and synthetic forms, are used in refining petroleum, removing water from organic solvents, and a host of other laboratory and industrial processes (SN: 10/5/02, p.
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