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goethite

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goe·thite  (gtht, gtt)
n.
A red, yellow, or brown mineral, essentially HFeO2, one of the common constituents of rust.
[After Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.]
goethite, göthite [ˈgəʊθaɪt (German) ˈgøːtiːt]
n
(Earth Sciences / Minerals) a black, brown, or yellow mineral consisting of hydrated iron oxide in the form of orthorhombic crystals or fibrous masses. Formula: FeO(OH)
[named after Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832), German poet, novelist, and dramatist]
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Noun1.goethite - a red or yellow or brown mineral; an oxide of iron that is a common constituent of rust
gothite
rust - a red or brown oxide coating on iron or steel caused by the action of oxygen and moisture
iron ore - an ore from which iron can be extracted
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