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sylvine

/ˈsɪl.viːn/

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noun

C2formalcommonscientific/ˈsɪl.viːn/

A mineral composed of native potassium chloride, serving as an important ore of potassium typically found in sedimentary beds.

  • 🇷🇺Минерал, состоящий из природного хлорида калия, служащий важной рудой калия, обычно встречающийся в осадочных слоях.
  1. Potassium chloride mineral C1 formal scientific

    A naturally occurring mineral composed of potassium chloride, often found in evaporite deposits and used as a source of potassium for fertilizers.

    • Sylvine is mined in several regions for its high potassium content.
    • The geologist identified the sample as sylvine due to its cubic crystals.
    • Fertilizer production relies heavily on sylvine as a key raw material.

    🇷🇺Сильвин

    Synonyms: sylvite