langbeinite
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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
- a mineral consisting of potassium magnesium double sulphate; used as a fertilizer