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curite

noun
cu·​rite | \ ˈkyu̇ˌrÄ«t\
plural -s

Definition of curite

: a radioactive mineral 2PbO.5UO3.4H2O occurring in orange acicular crystals and supposed to be a hydrous lead uranyl uranate

History and Etymology for curite

French, from Pierre Curie †1906 French chemist + French -ite

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