Definition of Siderite

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

Exact synonyms: Chalybite
Generic synonyms: Iron Ore

2. Noun. A meteorite consisting principally of nickel and iron.
Generic synonyms: Meteorite

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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