Meaning of uraninite in English

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

  1. Pronunciation

    /jʊˈreɪnənaɪt/

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  1. Noun

    uraninite

    Etymology

    late 19th century: from urano-+ -ite

    Definitions

    1. a mineral consisting of uranium oxide and trace amounts of radium and thorium and polonium and lead and helium

    Examples

    • « uraninite in massive form is called pitchblende which is the chief uranium ore »

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