hematite

/hɛməˈtaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A common iron ore, a mineral of iron oxide (Fe2O3), having a steel-gray color and being an important source of iron.

“The geologist discovered a large deposit of hematite in the abandoned mine.”

Synonyms

  • ferric oxide
  • iron ore

Antonyms

  • aluminum oxide
  • magnesium oxide