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Ilmenite (noun) means a dark grey mineral, weakly magnetic, made of iron and titanium oxide, found in certain rock types.

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A dark grey mineral, weakly magnetic, made of iron and titanium oxide, found in certain rock types.

"The basalt of Goose Island of the Ice Harbor Member is unique for the occurrence of microphenocrysts of ilmenite and titanmagnetite." — U.S. Geological Survey Bulletin (1983)

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Named in 1827 after the Ilmen Mountains in Russia, with -ite added.

Rhymes for ilmenite

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"ilmenite" (noun) means a dark grey mineral, weakly magnetic, made of iron and titanium oxide, found in certain rock types.