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andersonite

noun
an·​der·​son·​ite | \ ˈandÉ™(r)səˌnÄ«t\
plural -s

Definition of andersonite

: a mineral consisting of a secondary hydrous sodium calcium uranium carbonate Na2Ca(UO2)(CO3)3·6H2O found in the uranium districts of the western U.S.

First Known Use of andersonite

1951, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for andersonite

Charles A. Anderson, †1990 U.S. geologist + -ite entry 1

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