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Pronunciation / Transliteration: jeokcheolgwang
"지질학자는 이 지역에서 적철광의 매장지를 확인했습니다."
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A reddish-black mineral form of iron oxide, used as a pigment and in jewelry.
"The artist chose hematite for its rich color in the sculpture." - 2
A source of iron, often found in sedimentary rocks.
"The geologist identified hematite deposits in the region, indicating past volcanic activity."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'hematite' originates from the Greek word 'haimatites', meaning 'bloodstone', derived from 'haima', meaning 'blood'. This reflects the mineral's reddish color, reminiscent of blood, and has been used since ancient times in various cultures for its iron content and as a pigment.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Hematite" is said worldwide
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hématite
Transliteration: e-ma-teet
"L'artiste a utilisé de l'hématite pour sa couleur riche dans la sculpture."
Hämatit
Transliteration: hae-ma-teet
"Der Geologe identifizierte Hämatitvorkommen in der Region."
ematite
Transliteration: e-ma-teet-eh
"L'artista ha scelto l'ematite per il suo colore ricco nella scultura."
hematita
Transliteration: e-ma-tee-ta
"El geólogo identificó depósitos de hematita en la región."
hematita
Transliteration: e-ma-tee-ta
"O artista usou hematita por sua rica cor na escultura."
हीमाटाइट
Transliteration: heemaatite
"भूवैज्ञानिक ने क्षेत्र में हीमाटाइट के depósitos की पहचान की।"
赤铁矿
Transliteration: chì tiě kuàng
"地质学家在该地区发现了赤铁矿的沉积。"
적철광
Transliteration: jeokcheolgwang
"지질학자는 이 지역에서 적철광의 매장지를 확인했습니다."
赤鉄鉱
Transliteration: akatekkō
"地質学者はこの地域で赤鉄鉱の埋蔵量を特定しました。"
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