Meaning Of The Word Thorite

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thorite in American English
a rare, usually dark, hard, radioactive mineral, thorium silicate, ThSiO4, that is usually hydrated
noun: a rare mineral, thorium silicate, ThSiO4, occurring in the form of yellow or black crystals

thorite in British English
noun: a yellow, brownish, or black radioactive mineral consisting of tetragonal thorium silicate. It occurs in coarse granite and is a source of thorium. Formula: ThSiO4

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