ALL meanings of anhydrite
an·hy·drite
A a - noun anhydrite a colourless or greyish-white mineral, found in sedimentary rocks. It is used in the manufacture of cement, fertilizers, and chemicals. Composition: anhydrous calcium sulphate. Formula: CaSO4. Crystal structure: orthorhombic 3
- noun anhydrite a soft, light-colored, orthorhombic mineral, CaSO4, that changes into gypsum with the absorption of water; anhydrous calcium sulfate 3
- noun anhydrite a mineral, anhydrous calcium sulfate, CaSO 4 , usually occurring in whitish or slightly colored masses. 1
- noun anhydrite A white mineral consisting of anhydrous calcium sulfate. It typically occurs in evaporite deposits. 1
- noun anhydrite (mineralogy) A saline evaporite consisting of anhydrous calcium sulfate (gypsum). 0