sylvine
- noun
- /ˈsɪlvaɪn/
- Specialized
- Large deposits of sylvine are mined for use in fertilizers worldwide.
Examples
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Many farmers use sylvine to enrich their soil.
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The crystal structure of sylvine is similar to that of halite, or rock salt.
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Scientists analyzed the purity of the sylvine sample extracted from the sedimentary rock.
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The geologist found a sample of sylvine in the mine.
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Large deposits of sylvine are mined for use in fertilizers worldwide.
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Many farmers use sylvine to enrich their soil.
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Scientists analyzed the purity of the sylvine sample extracted from the sedimentary rock.
Synonyms
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4.3
A white salt that gives potassium to the body and is used in industry
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9.9
A mineral salt that contains potassium and is used to make fertilizer
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6.3
A white salt used to give plants and people the mineral potassium
A white salt used to treat low potassium in people and help plants grow
Surface Forms
Etymology
Sylvine comes from the mineral name sylvite, a natural salt of potassium chloride and an important source of potassium. A helpful way to remember it is to think of the Latin root silva meaning 'forest' because potassium helps plants grow, so sylvine is like a 'plant salt' used in fertilizers.