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pitchblende

Pronunciation: /ˈpɪtʃblɛnd/
Definition of pitchblende

noun

[mass noun]
  • a form of the mineral uraninite occurring in brown or black pitch-like masses and containing radium.

Origin:

late 18th century: from German Pechblende, from Pech 'pitch' + Blende (see blende)

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