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tyuyamunite

noun
tyu·​ya·​mu·​nite | \ ËŒtyü(y)əˈmüˌnÄ«t, ËŒchü-\
plural -s

Definition of tyuyamunite

: a mineral Ca(UO2)2(VO4)2.nH2O that is a hydrous vanadate of calcium and uranium and that is important as an ore of uranium

History and Etymology for tyuyamunite

Tyuya Muyun, name of a hill in Fergana, Turkistan, U.S.S.R. + English -ite

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