anhydrite
nounfemininetécnico/ɐniˈðɾitɨ/rare
a·ni·dri·te
Definition
A mineral composed of anhydrous calcium sulfate (CaSO4). (Mineralogy term).
Anhydrite is often found in evaporite deposits.
Gypsum is the hydrated form, while anhydrite is the anhydrous form.
ant
Common collocations
anhydrite depositanhydrite crystal
Etymology
Do grego 'an-' (sem) + 'hydōr' (água), através do latim científico 'anhydrites'.