ˈglau̇bəˌrīt also ˈglȯb- noun
( -s )
Etymology: French glaubérite, from Johann R. Glauber died 1668 German chemist + French -ite; so called from its resemblance in chemical composition to Glauber's salt
: a light-colored brittle sodium calcium sulfate Na 2 Ca(SO 4 ) 2 having a vitreous luster and saline taste