English Explanatory Dictionary

eschynite

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A rare mineral, containing chiefly niobium, titanium, thorium, and cerium.

Word forms

eschynite eschynites

Etymology

Ancient Greek shame (because chemical science was unable, at the time of its discovery, to separate some of its constituents).

Synonyms

aschynite eschinite
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