Silvine (en. Silvine)
/silvin/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Mineral composed of potassium bromide.
Silvine is used in the industry for the production of potash.
La silvine est utilisée dans l'industrie pour la production de potasse.
Crystalline form of silvine.
Silvine crystals can be found in potash mines.
Les cristaux de silvine peuvent être trouvés dans les mines de potassium.
Etymology
From the name of the German chemist Sylvinus, who studied the mineral.
Common Phrases and Expressions
silvine in crystals
mineral form of silvine observable as crystals.
silvine en cristaux
extraction of silvine
mining extraction process of silvine ore.
extraction de silvine
Related Words
potash
Fertilizer primarily composed of potassium.
potasse
mineral
Solid natural inorganic substance.
minéral
Slang Meanings
A type of rock star in the mining industry.
He is the silvine of the operations, always at the top.
Il est le silvine des exploitations, toujours au sommet.
Refers to someone who shines in their career.
She is the silvine of this team, always at the forefront.
Elle est la silvine de cette équipe, toujours à la pointe.