kalinite

noun

kali·​nite

ˈkaləˌnīt,

ˈkāl-

plural -s

: a mineral KAl(SO₄)₂.11H₂O consisting of a fibrous and birefringent hydrous sulfate of potassium and aluminum that is distinct from alum in crystallization and water content

Word History

Etymology

kali- (from New Latin kalium) + connective -n- + -ite

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