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kieserite

American  
[kee-zuh-rahyt] / ˈki zəˌraɪt /

noun

  1. 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

  1. 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; -ite 1

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