| n. | 1. | (Min.) Carbonate of iron, an important ore of iron occuring generally in cleavable masses, but also in rhombohedral crystals. It is of a light yellowish brown color. Called also |
| 2. | (Bot.) Any plant of the genus Sideritis; ironwort. |
| Noun | 1. | siderite - iron ore in the form of ferrous carbonate Synonyms: chalybite |
| 2. | siderite - a meteorite consisting principally of nickel and iron |
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