carbocer

noun

car·​bo·​cer

ˈkärbə(ˌ)sər

plural -s

: a mineral consisting of a carbonaceous, ocherous, or pitchy substance containing rare-earth elements

Word History

Etymology

carb- + New Latin cerium

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