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thorite

/ˈθɔː.raɪt/

Übersetzung: Radioaktives Mineral aus Thoriumsilikat, das in grobkörnigem Granit vorkommt und als Thoriumquelle dient.

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noun

C2formalcommonscientific/ˈθɔː.raɪt/

A radioactive mineral composed of thorium silicate, found in coarse granite and used as a source of thorium.

  • 🇩🇪Radioaktives Mineral aus Thoriumsilikat, das in grobkörnigem Granit vorkommt und als Thoriumquelle dient.
  1. Radioactive mineral C2 formal scientific

    A radioactive mineral composed primarily of thorium silicate, often found in coarse granite and used as a source of thorium.

    • Thorite is commonly extracted from pegmatite deposits.
    • Geologists discovered a significant vein of thorite in the mountain range.
    • The radioactive properties of thorite make it valuable for nuclear research.

    🇩🇪Radioaktives Mineral