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bastnaesite

Pronunciation: /ˈbastneɪˌsʌɪt/

Definition of bastnaesite

noun

[mass noun]
  • a yellow to brown mineral consisting of a fluoride and carbonate of cerium and other rare earth metals.

Origin:

late 19th century: from Bastnäs, the name of a district in Västmanland, Sweden, + -ite1

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