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Noun: halite  'ha,lIt or 'hey,lIt
  1. Naturally occurring crystalline sodium chloride
    "Halite, commonly known as rock salt, is mined for various industrial uses";
    - rock salt

Derived forms: halites

Type of: common salt, mineral, sodium chloride

Encyclopedia: Halite