sylvite

Definitions


[ˈsɪlvʌɪt], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a colourless or white mineral consisting of potassium chloride, occurring typically as cubic crystals


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Origin:
mid 19th century: from modern Latin (sal digestivus) Sylvii, the old name of this salt, + -ite




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