pitchblende

pitch·blende (p

)

A massive variety of the mineral uraninite.

[Partial translation of German Pechblende : Pech, pitch + Blende, blende; see blende.]

pitchblende [ˈpɪtʃˌblɛnd]

(Earth Sciences / Minerals) 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

[partial translation of German Pechblende, from Pech pitch² (from its black colour) + blende]

pitchblende (p

)

A brown to black, often crusty, cubic mineral that is a principal ore of uranium. It is highly radioactive. Chemical formula: UO₂.

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Noun

pitchblende - a mineral consisting of uranium oxide and trace amounts of radium and thorium and polonium and lead and helium; uraninite in massive form is called pitchblende which is the chief uranium ore

uraninite

atomic number 92, uranium, U - a heavy toxic silvery-white radioactive metallic element; occurs in many isotopes; used for nuclear fuels and nuclear weapons

uranium ore - any ore from which uranium can be extracted

Translations

pitchblende [ˈpɪtʃblend] N → pec(h)blenda f

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atomic number 92
gummite
mineral
mixture
pitch
Pitch-ore
radium
U
uraninite
uranium
uranium ore

The Millennium deposit''s ore mineralogy is comprised of pitchblende, with lesser amounts of coffinite and uraninite.

Will Lightning Strike A Third Time for Dr. Boen Tan? by James Finch / Finance and Investment community

LaBine found pitchblende on the lake's eastern shore.

Arctic giant by Canada and the World Backgrounder

Collecting crystals is a popular Swiss hobby, and many displays include minerals -- such as zircon, coffinite, carnotite, monazite, brannerite, titanite and pitchblende -- containing radon-emitting uranium or thorium.

Keep risky rocks under wraps by Science News

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