English Explanatory Dictionary

uranophane

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A rare yellow radioactive calcium uranium silicate hydrate mineral that forms from the oxidation of uranium-bearing minerals.

Word forms

uranophane uranophanes

Etymology

From urano- + phane.

Synonyms

uranotile
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