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bastnaesite

bast·naes·ite
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bast-nuh-sahyt]
    • /ˈbæst nəˌsaɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bast-nuh-sahyt]
    • /ˈbæst nəˌsaɪt/

Definitions of bastnaesite word

  • noun bastnaesite a rare yellow to reddish-brown mineral consisting of a carbonate of fluorine and several lanthanide metals. It occurs in association with zinc and is a source of the lanthanides. Formula: LaFCO3 3
  • noun bastnaesite a rare-earth mineral, fluorocarbonate of lanthanum and cerium, with a waxy-yellow to reddish-brown color, commonly associated with zinc ores. 1
  • noun bastnaesite A yellow to brown mineral consisting of a fluoride and carbonate of cerium and other rare earth metals. 1
  • noun bastnaesite (mineralogy) A yellow-brown mineral that is a source of several rare earth metals, especially gadolinium, samarium, and neodymium. 0

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bastnaesite popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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