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hematite
he·ma·tite
[
hmə tt
]
noun
Definition:
iron ore:
a black, brown, or red mineral consisting of iron oxide, often in very large deposits. Use: source of iron.
[
15th century. Via Latin< Greek
haimatitēs
"blood-like (stone)"
]
he·ma·tit·ic
[
hmə títtik
]
adjective
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