maghemite

noun

mag·​hem·​ite

magˈheˌmīt,

ˈmagəˌm-

plural -s

: a magnetic mineral consisting of ferric oxide and constituting a member of the magnetite series

Word History

Etymology

magnetite + hematite + -ite

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