Definitions for limonite
ˈlaɪ məˌnaɪtlimonite

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. limonitenoun

   a widely occurring iron oxide ore; a mixture of goethite and hematite and lepidocrocite

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. limonitenoun

   any of several natural hydrous iron oxides; often a mixture of goethite and hemite with clays and manganese oxide

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Limonite

   Limonite () is an iron ore consisting of a mixture of hydrated iron(III) oxide-hydroxides in varying composition. The generic formula is frequently written as FeO(OH)·nH2O, although this is not entirely accurate as the ratio of oxide to hydroxide can vary quite widely. Limonite is one of the three principal iron ores, the others being hematite and magnetite, and has been mined for the production of iron since at least 2500 BP.

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1. limonite

   Limonite is a type of iron ore and natural mineral composed of iron oxide and hydroxides. It is typically brownish in color and was historically used as a source of iron for manufacturing. The name limonite is derived from the word for 'meadow', in allusion to its occurrence as bog iron ore in meadows and marshes. Its hardness ranges from 4 to 5.5 on the Mohs scale.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Limonitenoun

   hydrous sesquioxide of iron, an important ore of iron, occurring in stalactitic, mammillary, or earthy forms, of a dark brown color, and yellowish brown powder. It includes bog iron. Also called brown hematite

2. Etymology: [Gr. leimw`n any moist grassy place, a meadow: cf. F. limonite, G. limonit.]

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1. Limonite

   Limonite is an iron ore consisting of a mixture of hydrated iron oxide-hydroxides in varying composition. The generic formula is frequently written as FeO·nH2O, although this is not entirely accurate as the ratio of oxide to hydroxide can vary quite widely. Limonite is one of the two principle iron ores, the other being hematite, and has been mined for the production of iron since at least 2500 BCE.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Limonite

   lī′mō-nīt, n. an iron ore—also Brown hematite and Brown iron ore.—adj. Limonit′ic. [Gr. leimōn, a meadow.]

Military Dictionary and GazetteerRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. limonite

   An iron ore (which see).

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1. • Iron Ore

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of limonite in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of limonite in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=limonite
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Limonite
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limonite
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/limonite
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=limonite
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=limonite
8. ^ Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/59563/pg59563-images.html