Kernite
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A soft, light mineral consisting of hydrated sodium borate in crystalline form, valued as a significant industrial source of boron.
“Kernite deposits in California were an important source of boron for manufacturing glass and ceramics.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
kern·ite
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Synonyms
rasorite
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Wordle
Contains KERN with an -ITE suffix, K at start with a mineral-name ending, rare but valid
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Scrabble
K scores 5 pts, the -ITE ending is a classic mineral suffix, good for clearing awkward tiles
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