anhydrite

/ænˈhaɪdrɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A colorless crystalline mineral, CaSO4·2H2O, that is a hydrated form of calcium sulfate and is an important constituent of evaporite deposits.

“The geologist studied the formation of anhydrite in the salt deposits.”

Synonyms

  • calcium sulfate
  • gypsum

Antonyms

  • hydrated mineral