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loranskite

noun
lo·​ran·​skite | \ ləˈranËŒskÄ«t\
plural -s

Definition of loranskite

: a mineral (Y,Ce,Ca,Zr?)(Ta,Zr?)O4(?) consisting of a black oxide of yttrium, cerium, calcium, tantalum, and zirconium

History and Etymology for loranskite

German loranskit, from A. M. Loranski, 19th century Russian mine inspector + German -it -ite

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