mirabilite

noun

mi·​rab·​i·​lite

mə̇ˈrabəˌlīt

plural -s

: a mineral Na₂SO₄.10H₂O consisting of hydrous sodium sulfate occurring as a deposit from saline lakes, playas, and springs and as an efflorescence

Word History

Etymology

German mirabilit, from New Latin mirabile (in sal mirabile Glauber's salt, literally, wonderful salt) (from Latin, neuter of mirabilis wonderful) + German -it -ite

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