bischofite en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English Bischof Proto-Indo-European *-tósder. Ancient Greek -της (-tēs)der. Ancient Greek -ῑ́της (-ī́tēs)der. Latin -ītēslbor. French -iteder. English -ite English bischofite From Bischof + -ite.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) An evaporite, consisting of magnesium chloride with the chemical formula MgCl₂·6H₂O, found with potash deposits in Saxony.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| bischofites | Number=Plur | lexicographic |