kieserite

noun

kie·​ser·​ite ˈkē-zə-ˌrīt How to pronounce kieserite (audio)
: a mineral that is a white hydrous magnesium sulfate

Word History

Etymology

German Kieserit, from Dietrich Kieser †1862 German physician

First Known Use

1862, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of kieserite was in 1862

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“Kieserite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kieserite. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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