Siderophile
Pronunciation: /ˈsaɪdɝˈɑpˈhaɪɫ/
Siderophile (noun)
- an element that prefers to bond with iron, often found in the Earth's core.
Examples
- Gold is a siderophile element often found in the Earth's crust.
- Siderophile elements tend to bond with metallic iron.
Common collocations: siderophile element, metal-loving property, bond with iron