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monazite

Pronunciation: /ˈmɒnəzʌɪt/
Definition of monazite

noun

[mass noun]
  • a brown crystalline mineral consisting of a phosphate of cerium, lanthanum, other rare earth elements, and thorium.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from German Monazit, from Greek monazein 'live alone' (because of its rare occurrence)

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