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thorite

/ˈθɔː.raɪt/

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noun

/ˈθɔː.raɪt/C2formalscientific
  • ruРадиоактивный минерал, состоящий из силиката тория, встречающийся в крупнозернистом граните и используемый как источник тория.

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

  1. C2formalscientific

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

    ruРадиоактивный минерал

    • 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.