siderite
siderite
Definition
sid·er·ite (sid′ə rīt′)
noun
- a yellowish to brownish, semihard mineral, iron carbonate, FeCO, that is a valuable ore of iron
- Obsolete a meteorite consisting chiefly of iron
Etymology: Ger siderit < L siderites, lodestone < Gr sideritēs < sidēros, iron: Early ModE siderite, lodestone < L
sid′·er·it′ic (-rit′ik) adjective
siderite
Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- nodule: Siderite nodules from the Coseley fossil assemblage contain an abundant, diverse, and well preserved coal measures flora.
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