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limonite

Pronunciation: /ˈlʌɪmənʌɪt/

Definition of limonite

noun

[mass noun]

an amorphous brownish secondary mineral consisting of a mixture of hydrous ferric oxides, important as an iron ore.

Derivatives

limonitic

Origin:

early 19th century: from German Limonit, probably from Greek leimōn 'meadow' (suggested by the earlier German name Wiesenerz, literally 'meadow ore')