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maghemite
[mag-hem-ahyt, mag-uh-mahyt]
noun
Mineralogy.
a strongly magnetic dimorph of hematite.
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High levels were found of a type of iron oxide called maghemite.
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The university's earth sciences department concluded the presence of maghemite particles indicated they are suspended for long periods due to poor ventilation, particularly on platforms.
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