Meaning of carnotite in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈkɑrnəˌtaɪt/

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  1. Noun

    carnotite

    Etymology

    late 19th century: named after Marie Adolphe Carnot (1839–1920), French inspector of mines, + -ite

    Definitions

    1. a yellow radioactive mineral

    Examples

    • « an ore of uranium and radium and vanadium »

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