KAINITE


Meaning of KAINITE in English

[ 'kʌɪnʌɪt,'keɪnʌɪt ]

■ noun a white mineral consisting of a double salt of hydrated magnesium sulphate and potassium chloride.

Origin

C19: from Ger. Kainit , from Gk kainos 'new, recent', because of the mineral's recent formation.

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