ANHYDRITE
\ˈanha͡ɪdɹˌa͡ɪt], \ˈanhaɪdɹˌaɪt], \ˈa_n_h_aɪ_d_ɹ_ˌaɪ_t]\
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A mineral of a white or a slightly bluish color, usually massive. It is anhydrous sulphate of lime, and differs from gypsum in not containing water (whence the name).
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tinctura quininae ammoniata
- A preparation made by dissolving quinin sulphate in alcohol [Br. Ph.].