thorite
IPA: θɝaɪt
noun
- (mineralogy) A radioactive mineral, composed mostly of thorium silicate (ThSiO₄), along with silicates of uranium and the rare earths.
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Examples of "thorite" in Sentences
- Thorite is a rare mineral that is often found in granite rocks
- The beautiful orange crystals of thorite caught the geologist's eye
- Thorite is a source of thorium, a radioactive element used in nuclear reactors
- Miners were excited to discover a vein of thorite in the mountains
- The jewelry designer used thorite beads to create a unique necklace
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