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taconite

/ˈtæk.ə.naɪt/

Traduction: Type de roche sédimentaire siliceuse contenant des minéraux de fer comme la magnétite et l'hématite, exploitée comme minerai de fer de basse teneur.

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/ˈtæk.ə.naɪt/C2formalscientific
  • frType de roche sédimentaire siliceuse contenant des minéraux de fer comme la magnétite et l'hématite, exploitée comme minerai de fer de basse teneur.

A type of sedimentary rock, a variety of chert that contains the iron minerals magnetite and hematite, which is mined as a low-grade iron ore.

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  1. Low-grade iron oreC1formalamericantechnical

    A sedimentary rock containing iron minerals, primarily magnetite and hematite, that is processed to extract iron.

    frTaconite

    • The mine extracts taconite and processes it into iron pellets.
    • Taconite mining is a major industry in northern Minnesota.
    • The taconite is crushed and the iron is separated using magnets.
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