English Explanatory Dictionary

siderophile

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. In the Goldschmidt classification, an element that forms alloys easily with iron and is concentrated in the Earth's core.
  2. A cell or tissue that has an affinity for iron.
  3. An element that has a strong chemical affinity for metallic iron.
adj
  1. Having an affinity for iron.
  2. Having an strong chemical affinity for metallic iron.

Word forms

siderophile siderophiles more siderophile most siderophile

Etymology

From sidero- + -phile.

Related words

atmophile lithophile chalcophile
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