kamacite

noun

kamacite

noun

Etymology From Ancient Greek κάμαξ (kámax, “vine-pole”) + -ite.

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Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Mineralogy, Natural sciences, Physical sciences A meteoritic mineral which consists chiefly of iron and nickel

Derived terms
kamacitic

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