hematite
noun/ˈhiməˌtaɪt/
Frequency rank: #19,270 most common English word
Meaning
A common iron oxide mineral that is often dark red or silvery-black and is an important ore of iron.
Example sentence
The geologist picked up a smooth, heavy stone and identified it as hematite based on its reddish-brown streak.
Synonyms & related words
- ironstone
- ore
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