Associations to the word «Kainite»

Wiktionary

KAINITE, noun. (mineralogy) A saline evaporite, consisting of magnesium sulphate and potassium chloride with the chemical formula MgSO4·KCl·3H2O, found in German salt mines.

Dictionary definition

KAINITE, noun. A white mineral consisting of magnesium sulphate and potassium chloride; a source of potassium salts; used as a fertilizer.

Wise words

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