Sylvinet (en. Sylvinet)

/sil.vi.nɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A mineral composed of potassium chloride, used primarily in industry and agriculture.
Sylvinet is essential for the production of fertilizers.
Le sylvinet est essentiel pour la production de fertilisants.
Natural form of potassium chloride.
Sylvinet can be found in potash salt deposits.
On trouve du sylvinet dans les gisements de sels potassiques.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'sylvine', which designates a similar mineral.

Common Phrases and Expressions

natural sylvinet
Reference to sylvinet in its raw form.
sylvinet naturel
extraction of sylvinet
Process of collecting the mineral from the soil.
extraction de sylvinet
sylvinet and agriculture
Use of sylvinet as a key ingredient in fertilizers.
sylvinet et agriculture

Related Words

sylvine
Mineral of which sylvinet is a variety.
sylvine
potassium
Essential chemical element and component of sylvinet.
potassium
fertilizers
Products containing nutrients, of which sylvinet can be a part.
engrais

Slang Meanings

Used to designate an untapped source of wealth.
This mining project could become a sylvinet for the region.
Ce projet minier pourrait devenir un sylvinet pour la région.