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1. (n.) sylvite
a transparent mineral, potassium chloride, KCl, mined for its potassium content.
Etymology: (1965–70; < NL (sal digestīvus) Sylvi(ī) digestive salt of Sylvius (L name of François de la Boë (1614–72), French physician) + -ite1)
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1. (noun) sylvite, sylvine
a mineral consisting of native potassium chloride; an important ore of potassium that is found in sedimentary beds
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1. (noun) sylvite
native potassium chloride
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