How Do You Spell HEMATITIC?

Pronunciation: [hˌɛmɐtˈɪtɪk] (IPA)

The word "hematitic" is pronounced as /hɛˈmætɪtɪk/. It is derived from the mineral "hematite" which is an iron oxide mineral. The "-ic" suffix in "hematitic" denotes that it is an adjective form of hematite. The spelling follows a straightforward phonetic pattern where "h-e-m-a-t-i-t-i-c" represents each phoneme in the word. The first syllable "he-" is pronounced as "heh" with the short "e" sound, while the second syllable "-mat-" has a silent "e" and a short "a" sound. The "-ic" suffix is pronounced as "ik".

HEMATITIC Meaning and Definition

1. Hematitic is an adjective that refers to something that is related to or composed of hematite, a mineral form of iron oxide. Hematite is typically a black or red metallic mineral that possesses a characteristic reddish-brown streak when scratched on a rough surface.

   In a geological context, hematitic is often used to describe rocks or minerals that contain a high concentration or significant amounts of hematite. These rocks or minerals may exhibit distinctive properties such as a reddish-brown coloration or a metallic luster. Hematitic rocks are commonly found in iron ore deposits and sometimes form extensive and economically valuable iron formations.

   In a scientific or chemical sense, hematitic can indicate the presence of hematite in a sample or substance. This could imply that the material has undergone some form of analyses or tests, such as x-ray diffraction or spectroscopy, which have confirmed the presence of hematite.

   The term hematitic can also be utilized in various fields, such as archaeology or mineralogy, to describe specific characteristics, traits, or variations of hematite. It may be employed to denote the identification or categorization of hematite-based artifacts, ores, or pigments, and may aid in distinguishing them from other similar materials or substances.

2. Pert. to or resembling hematite.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for HEMATITIC

• gematitic
• bematitic
• nematitic
• jematitic
• uematitic
• yematitic
• hwmatitic
• hsmatitic
• hdmatitic
• hrmatitic
• h4matitic
• h3matitic
• henatitic
• hekatitic
• hejatitic
• hemztitic
• hemstitic
• hemwtitic
• hemqtitic

Etymology of HEMATITIC

The word "hematitic" derives from the mineral hematite, which is a type of iron oxide. The term "hematite" originated from the Greek word "haimatitēs" (αἱματίτης) which means "blood-like". This is due to the reddish-brown color of hematite, resembling blood.

Similar spelling word for HEMATITIC

• hermitic.