sid·er·ite
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Definition of siderite
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: a native ferrous carbonate FeCO3 that is a valuable iron ore
siderite
noun (2)Definition of siderite (Entry 2 of 2)
: a nickel-iron meteorite
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“Siderite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/siderite. Accessed 7 Mar. 2021.
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The first known use of siderite was in 1850
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