uraninite
noun /jʊ'rænə,naɪt/
- Definition
- a mineral consisting of uranium oxide and trace amounts of radium and thorium and polonium and lead and helium; uraninite in massive form is called pitchblende which is the chief uranium ore
- Example
- Here is an example sentence using 'uraninite': She showed great uraninite during the competition.
- Synonyms
- pitchblende
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
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