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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A yellow mineral that is a potassium uranyl vanadate that is a major ore of uranium, with the chemical formula K₂(UO₂)₂(VO₄)₂·3H₂O. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   a yellow radioactive mineral; an ore of uranium and radium and vanadium wordnet

Etymology

From Carnot + -ite.

Related phrases

chemical formula

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