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haematite

Pronunciation: /ˈhiːmətʌɪt/

(US hematite)
Definition of haematite

noun

  • a reddish-black mineral consisting of ferric oxide. It is an important ore of iron.

Origin:

late Middle English: via Latin from Greek haimatitēs (lithos) 'blood-like (stone)', from haima, haimat- 'blood'

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Definition of haematite in the US English dictionary

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