Uraninite
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /jʊˈɹeɪnɪnaɪt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Uraninite is a noun meaning (mineralogy) Any of several brownish-black forms of uranium dioxide, UO₂, (especially pitchblende) that is the chief ore of uranium; it is isomorphous with thorianite.
Meaning
(mineralogy) Any of several brownish-black forms of uranium dioxide, UO₂, (especially pitchblende) that is the chief ore of uranium; it is isomorphous with thorianite.
Word Forms
- uraninites
Synonyms for uraninite
Depending on context, synonyms include pitchblende.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pitchblende, uranite, urania, uranyl, ulrichite, uvanite.
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