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limonite

[ lahy-muh-nahyt ]

noun

, Mineralogy.
  1. an amorphous hydrated ferric oxide, varying in color from dark brown to yellow, used as an ore of iron.


limonite

/ ˌlaɪməˈnɪtɪk; ˈlaɪməˌnaɪt /

noun

  1. a common brown, black, or yellow amorphous secondary mineral that consists of hydrated ferric oxides and is a source of iron. Formula: FeO(OH). n H 2 O
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Derived Forms

  • limonitic, adjective
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Other Words From

  • li·mo·nit·ic [lahy-m, uh, -, nit, -ik], adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of limonite1

1815–25; < Greek leimṓn meadow + -ite 1
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Word History and Origins

Origin of limonite1

C19: probably from Greek leimōn, translation of earlier German name, Wiesenerz meadow ore
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Example Sentences

Magnetite or magnetic iron ore, specular iron, and limonite are also oxides of iron.

The streak of limonite is yellow, thus distinguishing it from hematite.

The powder and streak of limonite are always yellow; it is an important ore.

In nature it is frequently altered to limonite with the separation of native sulphur.

Both ferrous carbonate and limonite, however, occur in irregular surface deposits.

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