SYLVINE

sylvite, sylvine

(noun) a mineral consisting of native potassium chloride; an important ore of potassium that is found in sedimentary beds

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Noun

sylvine (plural sylvines)

(mineral, uncommon) synonym of sylvite

Anagrams

• Snively

Source: Wiktionary


Syl"vine, Syl"vite, n. Etym: [So called from NL. sal digestivus sylvii potassium chloride.] (Min.)

Definition: Native potassium chloride.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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