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autunite

au·tun·ite
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [awt-n-ahyt, oh-tuhn-ahyt]
    • /ˈɔt nˌaɪt, oʊˈtʌn aɪt/
    • /ˌɔːtjuːnˈaɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [awt-n-ahyt, oh-tuhn-ahyt]
    • /ˈɔt nˌaɪt, oʊˈtʌn aɪt/

Definitions of autunite word

  • noun autunite a yellowish fluorescent radioactive mineral consisting of a hydrated calcium uranium phosphate in tetragonal crystalline form. It is found in uranium ores. Formula: Ca(UO2)2(PO4)2.10–12H2O 3
  • noun autunite a hydrous, radioactive, tetragonal mineral, Ca(UO2)2(PO4)2·10-12H2O: it is an ore of uranium 3
  • noun autunite a yellow mineral, a hydrous calcium uranium phosphate, CaU 2 P 2 O 12 ⋅8H 2 O, occurring in crystals as nearly square tablets: a minor ore of uranium. 1
  • noun autunite A yellow or pale green mineral occurring as square crystals that fluoresce in ultraviolet light. It is a hydrated phosphate of calcium and uranium. 1
  • noun autunite (mineralogy) A yellow mineral with tetragonal crystals, Ca(UO2)2(PO4)2·10-12H2O. 0

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Origin of autunite

First appearance:

before 1850
One of the 32% newest English words
1850-55; named after Autun, city in E France near source of supply; see -ite1

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autunite popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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