tachyhydrite

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An evaporite, consisting of a mixed calcium and magnesium chloride, with the chemical formula CaMg₂Cl₆·12H₂O.

Word forms

tachyhydrite tachyhydrites

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ταχύς (takhús, “quick”) + ὕδωρ (húdōr, “water”).

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