kainite

[ kahy-nahyt, key- ]

noun

1. a mineral, hydrous sulfate of magnesium and potassium chloride, occurring in granular crystalline masses, a source of potassium salts.

kainite

/ ˈkaɪnaɪt /

noun

1. a white mineral consisting of potassium chloride and magnesium sulphate: a fertilizer and source of potassium salts. Formula: KCl.MgSO 4 .3H 2 O

Word History and Origins

Origin of kainite¹

From the German word Kainit, dating back to 1865–70. See caino-, -ite ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of kainite¹

C19: from German Kainit, from Greek kainos new + -ite ¹

Example Sentences

It is put on the market as muriate of potash, sulphate of potash, kainite, which contains salt as an impurity, and in other impure forms.

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To the substances used for treating brewing liquors already mentioned we may add kainite, a naturally deposited composite salt containing potassium and magnesium sulphates and magnesium chloride.

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The crude salts, kainite and sylvinite, and the muriate contain chlorine and are not considered good for potatoes and tobacco as the chlorine lowers the quality of these products.

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Acid phosphate and kainite added to the manure may pay handsomely.

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