taconite

Noun

Meaning

a variety of chert containing magnetite and hematite; mined as a low-grade iron ore

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

metal iron cast iron ferric magnetite chromite ilmenite lodestone limonite chert ferruginous goethite chalybite hornstone hematite

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Hypernyms

chert iron ore

Anagrams

actinote tancoite

Examples

D. Taconite ore pellets can be transported by rail. Source: Internet

Scott Walker, a Republican, signed a contentious bill in 2013 that loosened restrictions on iron mining in hopes of clearing the way for a massive Gogebic Taconite iron mine along the shores of Lake Superior. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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