ankerite
[ ang-kuh-rahyt ]
/ ˈæŋ kəˌraɪt /
noun
a carbonate mineral related to dolomite but with iron replacing part of the magnesium.
Origin of ankerite
1835–45; named after M. J.
Anker (died 1843), Austrian mineralogist; see
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Words nearby ankerite
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ankle boot
British Dictionary definitions for ankerite
ankerite
/ (ˈæŋkəˌraɪt) /
noun
a greyish to brown mineral that resembles dolomite and consists of a carbonate of calcium, magnesium, and iron. Formula: (Ca,Mg,Fe)CO 3
Word Origin for ankerite
C19: named after M. J.
Anker (died 1843), Austrian mineralogist