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uraninite Definition

ura·ni·nite (yo̵o rānə nīt′, -ranə-)

noun

a hard, very heavy, dark-colored, radioactive mineral, UO, the chief ore of uranium; uranium oxide

Etymology: < uranium + -in + -ite

uraninite Usage Examples

Noun used with modifier

  • mineral: Sponsor whole stables gloom and loss is provided by the mineral uraninite.

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