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Definition of Siderite

1. Noun. Iron ore in the form of ferrous carbonate.

2. Noun. A meteorite consisting principally of nickel and iron.

Definition of Siderite

1. n. Carbonate of iron, an important ore of iron occuring generally in cleavable masses, but also in rhombohedral crystals. It is of a light yellowish brown color. Called also sparry iron, spathic iron.

Definition of Siderite

1. a mineral [n -S]

Medical Definition of Siderite

1. 1. Carbonate of iron, an important ore of iron occuring generally in cleavable masses, but also in rhombohedral crystals. It is of a light yellowish brown colour. Called also sparry iron, spathic iron. A meteorite consisting solely of metallic iron. An indigo-blue variety of quartz. Formerly, magnetic iron ore, or loadstone. 2. Any plant of the genus Sideritis; ironwort. Origin: L. Sideritis loadstone, Gr, of iron, from iron. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Siderite

sideral sideral sideramine siderate siderated siderates sideration sidereal sidereal sidereal day

sidereal hour sidereal month sidereal time sidereal year siderite (current term) siderite (current term) siderites sideritic Sideritis sidero-

sideroad sideroads sideroblast sideroblast sideroblastic anaemia sideroblastic anaemia sideroblastic anemia sideroblastosis siderochrestic anaemia siderochrestic anemia

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