Pyrochlore
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pyrochlore is a noun meaning (mineralogy) A mineral whose composition is that of a mixed niobate mostly of sodium, calcium and cerium, (Na,Ca)₂Nb₂O₆(OH,F).
Meaning
(mineralogy) A mineral whose composition is that of a mixed niobate mostly of sodium, calcium and cerium, (Na,Ca)₂Nb₂O₆(OH,F).
Example Sentences
In general, the hydroxamates are used for flotation of oxidic minerals (pyrochlore, cassiterite and ilmenite), rare-earth oxides and oxide copper minerals.
Word Forms
- pyrochlores
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include yttropyrochlore, uranpyrochlore, pyrochroite, niobophyllite, pyrophanite, plumbopyrochlore.
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