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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An evaporite, consisting of a mixed potassium and magnesium sulphate, with the chemical formula K₂Mg₂(SO₄)₃. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   a mineral consisting of potassium magnesium double sulphate; used as a fertilizer wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

k-mag

Etymology

From Langbein + -ite, after German chemist Adalbert Langbein.

Related phrases

chemical formulasaline evaporite

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