Etymology

aphthitalite

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Today it means: An evaporite consisting of mixed potassium and sodium sulphates; also found in the fumaroles of volcanos. Full definition →

Ancient Greek ἄφθιτος
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromἄφθιτος“imperishable”
  2. English todayaphthitalite

From Ancient Greek ἄφθιτος (áphthitos, “imperishable”) (though the intended meaning is “unalterable”) + ἅλς (háls, “salt”) + -ite.

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