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sylvite

noun

Etymology

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

  1. derived from scientist Franciscus Sylvius + -ite

Definitions

  1. An evaporite, consisting of potassium chloride KCl, also found in fumaroles.

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