siderite

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun iron ore in the form of ferrous carbonate
  2. noun a meteorite consisting principally of nickel and iron

Etymology

From Ancient Greek σιδηρίτης (sidērítēs, “made of iron”), from Ancient Greek σίδηρος (sídēros, “iron”), or from Latin sideritis (“lodestone”), from Ancient Greek σιδηρῖτις (sidērîtis, “loadstone”). By surface analysis, sider- + -ite.

In classic literature

Synonyms

chalybite

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