Definitions for kainite

kainite kai·nite

Spelling: [kahy-nahyt, key-]
IPA: /ˈkaɪ naɪt, ˈkeɪ-/

Kainite is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 122 anagrams from letters in kainite (aeiiknt).

Definitions for kainite

noun

  1. a mineral, hydrous sulfate of magnesium and potassium chloride, occurring in granular crystalline masses, a source of potassium salts.

Origin of kainite

From the German word Kainit, dating back to 1865-70. See caino-, -ite1

Examples for kainite

Acid phosphate and kainite added to the manure may pay handsomely.

Copperas or blue stone, kainite and superphosphate are sometimes used for the same purpose.

kainite, kī′nīt, n. a hydrated compound of the chlorides and sulphates of magnesium and potassium, used as a fertiliser.

Word Value for kainite
Scrable

11

Words with friends

12

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