单词 | sylvite |
释义 | sylvite/ˈsɪlvʌɪt /noun [mass noun] A colourless or white mineral consisting of potassium chloride, occurring typically as cubic crystals.Potassium salts, such as sylvite (potassium chloride) are used to produce fertilizers for the agricultural industry, while boron salts, especially borax, are a basic resource for the glass industry....
OriginMid 19th century: from modern Latin (sal digestivus) Sylvii, the old name of this salt, + -ite1. |
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