halite: Meaning and Definition of

hal•ite

Pronunciation: (hal'īt, hā'līt), [key]
— n.
  1. a soft white or colorless mineral, sodium chloride, NaCl, occurring in cubic crystals with perfect cleavage; rock salt.
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