limonitic
/ˌlaɪməˈnɪtɪk/
adjective
- Relating to or containing limonite, a brownish-yellow iron ore.
- The limonitic clay was used by ancient potters to create earthy glazes.
- The limonitic deposits gave the hillside a distinctive yellow-brown stain.
- Geologists identified the limonitic composition of the rock sample.
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