sylvite

Meanings

Plural: sylvites

Noun

a mineral consisting of native potassium chloride; an important ore of potassium that is found in sedimentary beds
An evaporite, consisting of potassium chloride KCl, also found in fumaroles.

Origin / Etymology

After the surname of Dutch scientist Franciscus Sylvius + -ite.

Synonyms

sylvine

Scrabble Score: 13

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Words With Friends Score: 14

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