Definition of siderophile in English:
siderophile
(also siderophil)
adjective ˈsɪd(ə)rə(ʊ)ˌfʌɪl
1Histology= siderophilic.
2Geology and Chemistry. Of an element: commonly found in metallic phases (sometimes specifically in association with iron) rather than combined as silicates or sulphides, and believed to have become relatively concentrated in the earth's core when the earth was molten.
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in Journal of Morphology. From sidero- + -phile.
Definition of siderophile in US English:
siderophile
(also siderophil)
adjectiveˈsɪd(ə)rə(ʊ)ˌfʌɪl
1Histology= siderophilic.
2Geology and Chemistry. Of an element: commonly found in metallic phases (sometimes specifically in association with iron) rather than combined as silicates or sulphides, and believed to have become relatively concentrated in the earth's core when the earth was molten.
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in Journal of Morphology. From sidero- + -phile.