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becquerelite

noun
bec·​que·​rel·​ite | \ be-ˈkre-ËŒlÄ«t, ËŒbe-kÉ™-ˈre-\
plural -s

Definition of becquerelite

: a mineral UO2.2H2O consisting of uranium hydroxide and occurring in small yellow crystals and crusts on pitchblende from Shaba, Zaire

History and Etymology for becquerelite

French becquerelite, from A. H. Becquerel + French -ite

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