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kalinite

noun
kali·​nite | \ ˈkaləˌnīt, ˈkāl-\
plural -s

Definition of kalinite

: a mineral KAl(SO4)2.11H2O consisting of a fibrous and birefringent hydrous sulfate of potassium and aluminum that is distinct from alum in crystallization and water content

History and Etymology for kalinite

kali- (from New Latin kalium) + connective -n- + -ite

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