carnallite
noun
car·nall·ite
ˈkär-nə-ˌlīt 
: a mineral consisting of hydrous potassium-magnesium chloride that is an important source of potassium
Word History
Etymology
German Carnallit, from Rudolf von Carnall †1874 German mining engineer
First Known Use
1876, in the meaning defined above
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“Carnallite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carnallite. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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