Gothite (Noun)
Meaning
A red or yellow or brown mineral; an oxide of iron that is a common constituent of rust.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Gothite occurs naturally in soil and is often found in areas with high levels of iron oxide.
- The reddish-brown mineral gothite was an essential pigment for many artists until the early 20th century.
- A geologist's examination of the samples revealed a unique composition of iron, oxygen, and water, confirming it as gothite.
- Water damage accelerated the conversion of the iron into gothite, which weakened the structural integrity of the bridge.
- The presence of gothite, an iron oxide mineral, played a significant role in the rust's characteristic reddish hue.