carnallite
carnallite · carnallites
An evaporite composed of a mixture of potassium chloride and magnesium chloride, with…An evaporite composed of a mixture of potassium chloride and magnesium chloride, with the chemical formula KMgCl₃·6H₂O.
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)An evaporite composed of a mixture of potassium chloride and magnesium chloride, with the chemical formula KMgCl₃·6H₂O.
More definitions
- a white or reddish mineral consisting of hydrous chlorides of potassium and magnesium; used as a fertilizer and as a source of potassium and magnesium
Origin
Named after the mineralogist Von Carnall (1804-74), + -ite.Named after the mineralogist Von Carnall (1804-74), + -ite.
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Forms
plural: carnallites| Singular | carnallite |
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable