kainite
/kahy-nahyt, key-/US // ˈkaɪ naɪt, ˈkeɪ- //UK // (ˈkaɪnaɪt) //
凯尼特,凯恩特,凯涅特,凯尼特人
Definitions
n.名词 noun
- 1
- : a mineral, hydrous sulfate of magnesium and potassium chloride, occurring in granular crystalline masses, a source of potassium salts.
Examples
Copperas or blue stone, kainite and superphosphate are sometimes used for the same purpose.
Kainite, kī′nīt, n. a hydrated compound of the chlorides and sulphates of magnesium and potassium, used as a fertiliser.
Acid phosphate and kainite added to the manure may pay handsomely.
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