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

siderite Related Forms

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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