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anhydrite
nounfemininetechnicalrare/ɐniˈðɾitɨ/a·ni·dri·te
Definition
1A mineral composed of anhydrous calcium sulfate (CaSO4). (Mineralogy term).
Usage examples
“Anhydrite is often found in evaporite deposits.”
“Gypsum is the hydrated form, while anhydrite is the anhydrous form.”
Antonyms
Common combinations
anhydrite depositanhydrite crystal