epsomite

[ep-suh-mahyt]

noun Mineralogy.

the natural form of Epsom salt, Mg2SO4⋅7H2O, found as a crust in caves and lake deposits.

Origin of epsomite

1805–15; named after Epsom; see -ite¹

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When they bark, said the Epsomite, and now this particular American is more of an admirer of Englishmen than ever.
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