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kainite

kai·nite
K k

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kahy-nahyt, key-]
    • /ˈkaɪ naɪt, ˈkeɪ-/
    • /kˈaɪnaɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kahy-nahyt, key-]
    • /ˈkaɪ naɪt, ˈkeɪ-/

Definitions of kainite word

  • noun kainite a mineral, hydrous sulfate of magnesium and potassium chloride, occurring in granular crystalline masses, a source of potassium salts. 1
  • noun kainite a white mineral consisting of potassium chloride and magnesium sulphate: a fertilizer and source of potassium salts. Formula: KCl.MgSO4.3H2O 0
  • noun kainite a usually whitish, soft mineral, MgSO4·KCl·3H2O, used in fertilizers and as a source of potassium and magnesium 0

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Origin of kainite

First appearance:

before 1865
One of the 28% newest English words
From the German word Kainit, dating back to 1865-70. See caino-, -ite1

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Parts of speech for Kainite

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kainite popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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