tyuyamunite

noun

tyu·​ya·​mu·​nite

ˌtyü(y)əˈmüˌnīt,

ˌchü-

plural -s

: a mineral Ca(UO₂)₂(VO₄)₂.nH₂O that is a hydrous vanadate of calcium and uranium and that is important as an ore of uranium

Word History

Etymology

Tyuya Muyun, name of a hill in Fergana, Turkistan, U.S.S.R. + English -ite

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