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单词 lepidocrocite
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Definition of lepidocrocite in English:

lepidocrocite

nounˌlɛpɪdə(ʊ)ˈkrəʊsʌɪtˌlepədōˈkrōsīt
mass noun

  • A red to reddish-brown mineral consisting of ferric hydroxide, typically occurring as scaly or fibrous crystals.

    纤铁矿

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Goethite and lepidocrocite, FeOOH, are common replacement agents of pyrite and also occur as stains on minerals exposed to weathering.

Origin

Early 19th century: from Greek lepis, lepid- 'scale' + krokis 'fibre'.

Definition of lepidocrocite in US English:

lepidocrocite

nounˌlepədōˈkrōsīt

  • A red to reddish-brown mineral consisting of ferric hydroxide, typically occurring as scaly or fibrous crystals.

    纤铁矿

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Goethite and lepidocrocite, FeOOH, are common replacement agents of pyrite and also occur as stains on minerals exposed to weathering.

Origin

Early 19th century: from Greek lepis, lepid- ‘scale’ + krokis ‘fiber’.
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