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ferromagnesian

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fer·ro·mag·ne·sian  (fr-mg-nzhn, -shn)
adj.
Containing iron and magnesium.
ferromagnesian [ˌfɛrəʊmægˈniːʒən]
adj
(Earth Sciences / Minerals) (of minerals such as biotite) containing a high proportion of iron and magnesium
ferromagnesian  (fr-mg-nzhn)
Containing iron and magnesium. Magnetite and hornblende are ferromagnesian minerals.


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