sylvite

noun

sylvite

noun

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

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Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Mineralogy, Natural sciences, Physical sciences An evaporite, consisting of potassium chloride KCl, also found in fumaroles.

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