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Kainit

Kainit \Kai"nit\, n. [Trade name, fr. kainite.] Salts of potassium used in the manufacture of fertilizers.

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kainit

n. salt of potassium used in the manufacture of fertilizers.

Usage examples of "kainit".

Superphosphate, sulphate of ammonia, nitrate of soda, and kainit were not dreamed of.

Applications of muriate or sulphate of potash or kainit may prove profitable, but on many soils they are not necessary in growing clover.