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rutherfordine

noun
ruth·​er·​ford·​ine | \ -fÉ™(r)ËŒdÄ“n, -də̇n\
plural -s

Definition of rutherfordine

: a mineral (UO2) (CO3) consisting of uranyl carbonate in dense yellow masses of minute fibers

First Known Use of rutherfordine

1907, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for rutherfordine

German rutherfordin, from Baron Ernest Rutherford + German -in -ine

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