epsomite

[ ep-suh-mahyt ]

noun

, Mineralogy.

1. the natural form of Epsom salt, Mg 2 SO 4 ⋅7H 2 O, found as a crust in caves and lake deposits.

Word History and Origins

Origin of epsomite¹

1805–15; named after Epsom; -ite ¹

Example Sentences

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

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