pitchblende

pitch·blende

noun \ˈpich-ˌblend\

Definition of PITCHBLENDE

: a brown to black mineral that consists of massive uraninite, has a distinctive luster, contains radium, and is the chief ore-mineral source of uranium

Origin of PITCHBLENDE

part translation of German Pechblende, from Pech pitch + Blende blende

First Known Use: 1770

Rhymes with PITCHBLENDE

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