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| kai·nite [ k nt, káy nt ] |
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mineral used as fertilizer: a variously colored mixed sulfate and chloride mineral containing potassium and magnesium. Use: source of potassium, fertilizer.
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| [Mid-19th century. < German Kainit< Greek kainos "new"] |
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