yttrialite

noun

yt·​tri·​a·​lite
-əˌlīt
plural -s
: an olive-green massive mineral (Y,Gd,Th)2Si2O7 consisting of a silicate chiefly of thorium, yttrium, and gadolinium

Word History

Etymology

yttria + -lite

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“Yttrialite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yttrialite. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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