allanite
nounEtymology From Thomas Allan + -ite.
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Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Mineralogy, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Any of a group of silicate minerals that are a source of rare earth metals.
- Derived terms
- allanitic
noun
Etymology From Thomas Allan + -ite.
Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Mineralogy, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Any of a group of silicate minerals that are a source of rare earth metals.
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