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taconite
 

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Noun taconite has 1 sense
  1. taconite - a variety of chert containing magnetite and hematite; mined as a low-grade iron ore
    --1 is a kind of     chert; iron ore

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Taconite

Noun:

  1. a low-grade iron ore consisting of finely granulated magnetite and quartz, often containing small amounts of hematite.

Example Sentence: The local mine extracted taconite to produce iron pellets for steel manufacturing.

Adjective:

  1. relating to or characteristic of taconite.

Example Sentence: The taconite mining industry played a significant role in the local economy.

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