rutherfordine

noun

ruth·​er·​ford·​ine

-fə(r)ˌdēn,

-də̇n

plural -s

: a mineral (UO₂) (CO₃) consisting of uranyl carbonate in dense yellow masses of minute fibers

Word History

Etymology

German rutherfordin, from Baron Ernest Rutherford + German -in -ine

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

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