pitch·blende
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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
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pitchblende
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pitch·blende
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Kids Definition of pitchblende
: a dark mineral that is a source of radium and uranium
pitchblende
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pitch·blende
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Medical 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
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The first known use of pitchblende was in 1770
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