siderite Meaning & Definition
What Does Siderite Mean?
Siderite is a noun that means A widespread brown mineral, FeCO3, having the structure of calcite. It is also used to mean An iron meteorite.
Word Facts for Siderite
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | chalybite, sparry iron and spathic iron |
| Plural | siderites |
Siderite Definition (Noun)
- A widespread brown mineral, FeCO3, having the structure of calcite.
- An iron meteorite.
- An indigo blue variety of quartz.
- Magnetic iron ore; lodestone.
Synonyms of Siderite
Siderite synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
siderite (countable and uncountable, plural siderites)
Words That Rhyme With Siderite
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Origin of Siderite
From Ancient Greek σιδηρίτης (sidērítēs, “made of iron”), from Ancient Greek σίδηρος (sídēros, “iron”), or from Latin sideritis (“lodestone”), from Ancient Greek σιδηρῖτις (sidērîtis, “loadstone”). By surface analysis, sider- + -ite.
Common Questions About Siderite
What part of speech is siderite?
Siderite is a noun.
What is another word for siderite?
Close synonyms of siderite are chalybite, sparry iron and spathic iron. See the full list of siderite synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of siderite?
The plural of siderite is siderites.