Definition

Noun: A naturally occurring mineral composed of potassium, magnesium, and sulfate. It is a source of potassium and magnesium for plant nutrition and is used in agricultural fertilizers.

Usage

"Langbeinite" is a technical term used primarily in the fields of geology, mineralogy, and agriculture. It refers specifically to the mineral itself or to the fertilizer product derived from it. - The soil test showed a deficiency in potassium, so the farmer applied langbeinite. - Langbeinite is mined from ancient marine evaporite deposits.

Advanced Usage

• As a soil amendment: Langbeinite is valued in agriculture because it supplies both potassium (K) and magnesium (Mg) in a soluble form without affecting soil pH.
  • Organic farmers often use langbeinite as a permitted soil amendment.

Variants and Related Words

• Sulfate of potash magnesia: This is a common name for the fertilizer product derived from langbeinite.
• K-Mag: A trademarked brand name for a langbeinite fertilizer product.

Synonyms

• Double sulfate of potassium and magnesium: A descriptive chemical synonym.
• K₂Mg₂(SO₄)₃: The chemical formula for langbeinite.

Different Meanings

The word "langbeinite" has only one specific meaning as a mineral and fertilizer. It is not used in idiomatic expressions or phrasal verbs.

Noun

1. a mineral consisting of potassium magnesium double sulphate; used as a fertilizer