EPSOMITE

Etymology

Noun

epsomite (countable and uncountable, plural epsomites)

(mineral) A saline evaporite, consisting of magnesium sulphate, also found in fumaroles, with the chemical formula MgSO4·7H2O.

Synonyms

• Epsom salts

Anagrams

• epistome, epitomes

Source: Wiktionary


Ep"som*ite, n.

Definition: Native sulphate of magnesia or Epsom salt.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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