Meaning of kainite in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈkaɪnaɪt/

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  1. Noun

    kainite

    Etymology

    mid 19th century: from German Kainit, from Greek kainos‘new, recent’, because of the mineral's recent formation

    Definitions

    1. a white mineral consisting of magnesium sulphate and potassium chloride

    Examples

    • « a source of potassium salts »
    • « used as a fertilizer »

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