1 kamacite | Definition of kamacite
Logo
Menu
dictionary thesaurus

kamacite

noun
kam·​a·​cite | \ ˈkaməˌsīt\
plural -s

Definition of kamacite

: a mineral consisting of a nickel-iron alloy forming with taenite the mass of most meteoric iron

History and Etymology for kamacite

obsolete German kamacit (now kamazit), from Greek kamak-, kamax vine pole, shaft + German -it -ite; akin to Middle High German hamel pole, Sanskrit śamyā stick, staff

Keep scrolling for more

WORD OF THE DAY

See Definitions and Examples

Get Word of the Day daily email!