Halite: meaning, definitions and examples

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halite

 

[ หˆhรฆlaษชt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mineral, geology

Halite is a mineral form of sodium chloride (NaCl), commonly known as rock salt. It is typically found in sedimentary rocks and is used in various industrial applications, including the production of table salt and road de-icing.

Synonyms

rock salt, sodium chloride

Examples of usage

  • The workers mined halite from the salt flats.
  • Halite crystals can be formed by the evaporation of saline water.
  • Rock formations containing halite can often be found in desert regions.
  • Halite is an essential mineral for human consumption in moderate quantities.

Translations

Translations of the word "halite" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น halita

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฎเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Halit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ halit

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะฐะปะธั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ halit

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒชใ‚ฟ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท halite

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ halita

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท halit

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ• ๋ฆฌํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ุงู„ูŠุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ halit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ halit

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅค็Ÿณ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ halit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ halรญt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณะฐะปะธั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฐแƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ halit

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ halita

Etymology

The term 'halite' comes from the Greek word 'hals', meaning 'salt', and 'itis', denoting a mineral. It was first used in modern mineralogy in the 19th century to categorize this essential natural resource, naturally crystallized in large beds and evaporite deposits. Halite has been of great importance throughout history for food preservation and seasoning, dating back to ancient civilizations. The significant role of salt in trade and economy is evident as it was once used as a form of currency in ancient Rome and other cultures. Today, halite remains vital in various industries, as well as in daily life for culinary uses, serving as a testament to its enduring significance.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,251 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.