curite

noun

cu·​rite

ˈkyu̇ˌrīt

plural -s

: a radioactive mineral 2PbO.5UO₃.4H₂O occurring in orange acicular crystals and supposed to be a hydrous lead uranyl uranate

Word History

Etymology

French, from Pierre Curie †1906 French chemist + French -ite

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