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hematite

/ˈhiməˌtaɪt/
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Other forms: hematites

Definitions of hematite
  1. noun
    the principal form of iron ore; consists of ferric oxide in crystalline form; occurs in a red earthy form
    synonyms: haematite
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    type of:
    iron ore
    an ore from which iron can be extracted
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