ankerite
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.an·ker·ite
noun \ˈaŋ-kə-ˌrīt\Definition of ANKERITE
: a yellowish to brown mineral consisting of a carbonate of calcium and iron
Origin of ANKERITE
German Ankerit, from M. J. Anker †1843 Austrian mineralogist
First Known Use: circa 1843
Learn More About ANKERITE
Browse
Seen & Heard 
What made you want to look up ankerite? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
