kieserite

American

[kee-zuh-rahyt] / ˈki zəˌraɪt /

noun

a mineral, hydrous magnesium sulfate, MgSO 4 ⋅H 2 O, having a white or yellowish color and found with salt deposits.

kieserite British

/ ˈkiːzəˌraɪt /

noun

a white mineral consisting of hydrated magnesium sulphate. Formula: MgSO 4 .H 2 O

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Etymology

Origin of kieserite

1860–65; < German Kieserit, named after D. G. Kieser, German physician; see -ite ¹

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