Associations to the word «Thorite»

Wiktionary

THORITE, noun. (mineralogy) A radioactive mineral, composed mostly of thorium silicate (ThSiO4), along with silicates of uranium and the rare earths.

Dictionary definition

THORITE, noun. A radioactive mineral consisting of thorium silicate; it is a source of thorium that is found in coarse granite.

Wise words

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