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单词 sylvite
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Definition of sylvite in English:

sylvite

nounˈsɪlvʌɪtˈsɪlvaɪt
mass noun
  • A colourless or white mineral consisting of potassium chloride, occurring typically as cubic crystals.

    钾盐

    Example sentencesExamples
    • In association with our work with the American Chemical Society, we have developed a field procedure for distinguishing halite from sylvite.
    • The most common minerals of chlorine are halite, or rock salt, sylvite, and carnallite.
    • There are many other minerals, such as potash (sylvite, potassium chloride), that can form under certain evaporating conditions, especially in inland salt lakes.
    • A bitter taste and squeaking under a rotating knife-point indicate that some of the red layers contain sylvite.
    • Potassium salts, such as sylvite (potassium chloride) are used to produce fertilizers for the agricultural industry, while boron salts, especially borax, are a basic resource for the glass industry.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from modern Latin (sal digestivus) Sylvii, the old name of this salt, + -ite1.

Definition of sylvite in US English:

sylvite

nounˈsɪlvaɪtˈsilvīt
  • A colorless or white mineral consisting of potassium chloride, occurring typically as cubic crystals.

    钾盐

    Also called sylvine
    Example sentencesExamples
    • The most common minerals of chlorine are halite, or rock salt, sylvite, and carnallite.
    • In association with our work with the American Chemical Society, we have developed a field procedure for distinguishing halite from sylvite.
    • There are many other minerals, such as potash (sylvite, potassium chloride), that can form under certain evaporating conditions, especially in inland salt lakes.
    • Potassium salts, such as sylvite (potassium chloride) are used to produce fertilizers for the agricultural industry, while boron salts, especially borax, are a basic resource for the glass industry.
    • A bitter taste and squeaking under a rotating knife-point indicate that some of the red layers contain sylvite.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from modern Latin ( sal digestivus) Sylvii, the old name of this salt, + -ite.

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