adj
Meaning 1
Having an affinity for iron.
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siderophile
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adj
Meaning 2
Having an strong chemical affinity for metallic iron.
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Topics: geography, geology, natural-sciences
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noun
Meaning 3
In the Goldschmidt classification, an element that forms alloys easily with iron and is concentrated in the Earth's core.
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Usage: physical
Topics: chemistry, geography, geology, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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noun
Meaning 4
A cell or tissue that has an affinity for iron.
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Topics: biology, natural-sciences
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noun
Meaning 5
An element that has a strong chemical affinity for metallic iron.
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Topics: geography, geology, natural-sciences
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History
Etymology
From sidero- + -phile.