gadolinite

UK
/ˈɡæd.ə.lɪˌnaɪt/
US
/ˈɡæd.ə.lɪˌnaɪt/

Translations

gadoliniteadjective
more gadolinite
Comp.
most gadolinite
Super.
UK
/ˈɡæd.ə.lɪˌnaɪt/
US
/ˈɡæd.ə.lɪˌnaɪt/
Attributive use: e.g., "gadolinite ore"
gadolinitenoun
gadolinites
pl
Gadolinite is a rare mineral that contains rare earth elements.
Гадолинит - это редкий минерал, содержащий редкоземельные элементы.

Definitions

gadoliniteadjective
Relating to, containing, or derived from the mineral gadolinite.
The mine produced a gadolinite concentrate rich in rare-earth elements.
gadolinitenoun
A rare mineral consisting of a silicate of cerium, lanthanum, neodymium, yttrium, beryllium, iron, and other elements, typically found in black or brownish-black masses.
The geologist was excited to discover a vein of gadolinite in the old quarry.