Definition of Samarskite

1. Noun. A complex black mineral occurring in pegmatites.

Terms within: Atomic Number 64, Gadolinium, Gd
Generic synonyms: Mineral
Substance meronyms: Pegmatite

Definition of Samarskite

1. a. A rare mineral having a velvet-black color and submetallic luster. It is a niobate of uranium, iron, and the yttrium and cerium metals.

Definition of Samarskite

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Medical Definition of Samarskite

1. A rare mineral having a velvet-black colour and submetallic luster. It is a niobate of uranium, iron, and the yttrium and cerium metals. Origin: After Samarski, a Russian. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Samarskite

samandarine
samans
samara
samara
Samarang
samaras
Samarcand
Samaritan
samaritans
samarium
samarium
samariums
Samarkand
samaroid
samarskite (current term)
samarskite (current term)
samarskites
samas
samba
sambaed
sambaing
sambal
sambals
sambar
sambars
sambas
sambhar
sambhars
sambhur
sambhurs

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