Definitions for kainites

kainites kai·nite

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

Kainites is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 302 anagrams from letters in kainites (aeiiknst).

Definitions for kainites

noun

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

Origin of kainites

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

Examples for kainites

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

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.

Word Value for kainites
Scrable

11

Words with friends

12

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