Halite
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈhæl.aɪt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Halite is a noun meaning (mineralogy) Native salt; sodium chloride NaCl as a mineral; rock salt.
Meaning
(mineralogy) Native salt; sodium chloride NaCl as a mineral; rock salt.
More Meanings
- (chemistry) An oxyanion containing a halogen in the +3 oxidation state.
Example Sentences
The surface of halite was always sort of trippy, he thought, like a hallucinogen.
Word Forms
- halites
Synonyms for halite
Depending on context, synonyms include halogenite.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hydrohalite, rocksalt, salt, bisalt, sahlite, sinhalite.
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