thorianite

tho·ri·a·nite

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [thawr-ee-uh-nahyt, thohr-]
- /ˈθɔr i əˌnaɪt, ˈθoʊr-/
- /θˌɔːrɪˈanaɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [thawr-ee-uh-nahyt, thohr-]
- /ˈθɔr i əˌnaɪt, ˈθoʊr-/

Definitions of thorianite word

noun thorianite a rare mineral, mainly thoria, ThO 2 , but also containing uranium, cerium, and other rare-earth metals, occurring in small, black, cubic crystals: notable for its radioactivity and used as a minor source of thorium. 1
noun thorianite a rare black mineral consisting of thorium and uranium oxides. Formula: ThO2.U3O8 0
noun thorianite a grayish-to-black, very hard, radioactive mineral, thorium dioxide, ThO2, that is an ore of thorium 0

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Origin of thorianite

First appearance:

before 1900

One of the 17% newest English words

1900-05; thorian (thori(a) + -an) + -ite1

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thorianite popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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