Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Natural sciences, Physical sciencesPhysical In the Goldschmidt classification, an element that forms alloys easily with iron and is concentrated in the Earth's core.
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Biology, Natural sciences A cell or tissue that has an affinity for iron.
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Geography, Geology, Natural sciences An element that has a strong chemical affinity for metallic iron.
siderophile
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Etymology From sidero- + -phile.
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Of a cell or tissue Having an affinity for iron.
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Geography, Geology, Natural sciences Having an strong chemical affinity for metallic iron.