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thorium dioxide

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thorium dioxide
n.
A heavy white powder, ThO2, obtained from monazite and used mainly in ceramics, glass, and gas mantles and as a catalyst. Also called thoria.
thorium dioxide
n
(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) a heavy insoluble white powder used in incandescent mantles. Formula: ThO2 Also called thoria
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