HAEMATITE


Meaning of HAEMATITE in English

[ 'hi:mətʌɪt ]

( US hematite )

■ noun a reddish-black mineral consisting of ferric oxide.

Origin

ME: via L. from Gk haimatitēs (lithos) 'blood-like (stone)', from haima , haimat- 'blood'.

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