siderophile

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Synonyms: siderophil, siderophore, siderophage, videophile, siderophilin, siderophyre

Antonyms: siderophil, siderophore, siderophage, videophile, siderophilin, siderophyre

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|physical chemistry|geology}} In the [[Goldschmidt classification]], an [[element]] that forms [[alloy]]s easily with [[iron]] and is [[concentrated]] in the [[Earth]]'s [[core]].
2. {{rfv-sense|en}} {{lb|en|biology}} A cell or tissue that has an affinity for iron.
3. {{lb|en|geology}} An element that has a strong chemical affinity for metallic iron.

Adjective

1. {{rfv-sense|en}} {{lb|en|of a cell or tissue}} Having an affinity for iron.
2. {{lb|en|geology}} Having an strong chemical affinity for metallic iron.

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