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Definition of Hemacite
1. n. A composition made from blood, mixed with mineral or vegetable substances, used for making buttons, door knobs, etc.
Definition of Hemacite
1. Noun. A material made from sawdust and the blood of slaughtered animals, used in the late nineteenth century for doorknobs, buttons, etc. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Hemacite
1. A composition made from blood, mixed with mineral or vegetable substances, used for making buttons, door knobs, etc. Origin: Gr. Aima blood. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)