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Taconite Definition & Meaning

taconite
noun
  1. a variety of chert containing magnetite and hematite; mined as a low-grade iron ore

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  • "hibbing taconite"
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What does taconite mean?
a variety of chert containing magnetite and hematite; mined as a low-grade iron ore
What part of speech is taconite?
Taconite is a noun.

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