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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An evaporite, consisting of a mixed calcium and magnesium chloride, with the chemical formula CaMg₂Cl₆·12H₂O. countable, uncountable

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ταχύς (takhús, “quick”) + ὕδωρ (húdōr, “water”).

Related phrases

chemical formulasaline evaporite

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