Definition for AN'HY-DRITE

AN'HY-DRITE, n. [See Anhydrous.]

A species of sulphate of lime, anhydrous gypsum, of which there are several varieties; compact, granular, a fibrous, radiated, sparry, siliciferous or vulpinite, and convoluted. – Jameson. Ure.

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