rhabdophane

noun

rhab·​do·​phane

ˈrabdəˌfān

plural -s

: a brown, pinkish, or yellowish white hydrous phosphate (Ce, Y, La, etc.,)(PO₄).H₂O of cerium, yttrium, and rare-earth elements occurring massive

Word History

Etymology

German rhabdophan, from rhabd- + -phan -phane

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