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单词 anhydrite
释义

anhydrite

noun

an·​hy·​drite (ˌ)an-ˈhī-ˌdrīt How to pronounce anhydrite (audio)
: a mineral consisting of an anhydrous calcium sulfate that is usually massive and white or slightly colored

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Below 136 degrees Fahrenheit, gypsum is the more stable compound, and anhydrite will effortlessly dissolve in water, creating the building blocks for gypsum. Robin George Andrews, National Geographic, 22 Oct. 2019 Gypsum’s crystal makeup can accommodate a lot of water, producing plenty of volume using a relatively small mass of anhydrite. Robin George Andrews, National Geographic, 22 Oct. 2019

Word History

Etymology

German Anhydrit, from Greek anydros

First Known Use

1805, in the meaning defined above

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