aphthitalite

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An evaporite consisting of mixed potassium and sodium sulphates; also found in the fumaroles of volcanos.

Word forms

aphthitalite aphthitalites

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἄφθιτος (áphthitos, “imperishable”) (though the intended meaning is “unalterable”) + ἅλς (háls, “salt”) + -ite.

Related words

aphthalose
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