Meaning of siderite in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈsɪdəˌraɪt/

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  1. Noun

    siderite

    Etymology

    late 16th century (denoting lodestone): from Greek sidēros‘iron’+ -ite

    Definitions

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

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