gadolinite en · NOUN
Etymology
After the Finnish chemist Johan Gadolin (1760-1852), + -ite.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A dark, vitreous mineral that is a complex mixture of silicates of cerium, lanthanum, neodymium, yttrium, beryllium, and iron, with the chemical formula (Ce,La,Nd,Y)₂FeBe₂Si₂O₁₀.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| gadolinites | Number=Plur | lexicographic |