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10 Language-to-English Dictionarieshematita
Pronunciation / Transliteration: e-ma-ti-ta
"A hematita é uma fonte importante de ferro."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A reddish-black mineral form of iron oxide, used as a pigment and in the production of iron.
"The artist used haematite powder to create a rich, red pigment for the painting." - 2
A type of iron ore that is a major source of iron.
"Haematite is often mined for its high iron content, making it valuable in steel production."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'haematite' originates from the Greek word 'haima', meaning 'blood', due to its reddish color resembling blood. It has been used in English since the late 14th century, reflecting the mineral's historical significance in various cultures for its iron content and use in pigments.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Haematite" is said worldwide
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hématite
Transliteration: é-ma-ti-te
"L'artiste a utilisé de la poudre d'hématite pour créer un pigment rouge riche."
Hämatit
Transliteration: Hä-ma-tit
"Hämatit wird oft für seine hohe Eisenkonzentration abgebaut."
ematite
Transliteration: e-ma-ti-te
"L'artista ha usato polvere di ematite per creare un pigmento rosso."
hematita
Transliteration: e-ma-ti-ta
"La hematita se utiliza a menudo en la producción de hierro."
hematita
Transliteration: e-ma-ti-ta
"A hematita é uma fonte importante de ferro."
हीमाटाइट
Transliteration: hīmāṭāiṭ
"हीमाटाइट का उपयोग रंग बनाने के लिए किया जाता है।"
赤铁矿
Transliteration: chì tiě kuàng
"赤铁矿是重要的铁矿石。"
적철광
Transliteration: jeokcheolgwang
"적철광은 철의 주요 원천입니다."
赤鉄鉱
Transliteration: akatekkō
"赤鉄鉱は鉄の重要な源です。"
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