goethite: Meaning and Definition of
goe•thite
Pronunciation: (gō'thīt, gœ'tīt), [key]
— n.
- a very common mineral, iron hydroxide, HFeO, occurring in crystals, but more commonly in yellow or brown earthy masses: an ore of iron.
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