Meaning Of The Word Pitchblende

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pitchblende in American English
a brown to black, radioactive, massive form of uraninite: pitchblende is the chief ore of uranium and radium
noun: a massive variety of uraninite, occurring in black pitchlike masses: a major ore of uranium and radium

pitchblende in British English
noun: a blackish mineral that is a type of uraninite and occurs in veins, frequently associated with silver: the principal source of uranium and radium. Formula: UO2

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