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chalybite

/ˈkæl.ɪ.baɪt/

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noun

C2formalcommontechnical/ˈkæl.ɪ.baɪt/

A noun referring to an iron ore consisting of ferrous carbonate, commonly found in sedimentary deposits.

  • 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее железную руду, состоящую из карбоната железа, обычно встречающуюся в осадочных отложениях.
  1. Iron ore mineral C2 formal scientific

    A mineral consisting of ferrous carbonate (FeCO₃), commonly known as siderite, used as an iron ore.

    • Chalybite is often found in sedimentary rock formations.
    • The mine extracted chalybite for its high iron content.
    • Geologists identified chalybite in the sample from the quarry.

    🇷🇺Железная руда

    Synonyms: siderite