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xenotime

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun xenotime has 1 sense
  1. xenotime - a brown-to-yellow mineral that is a phosphate of yttrium in crystalline form
    --1 is a kind of
    mineral
    --1 has substances:
     thulium, Tm, atomic number 69; ytterbium, Yb, atomic number 70; yttrium, Y, atomic number 39

Definitions from the Web

Xenotime

Definition:

Xenotime refers to a rare phosphate mineral that is composed of yttrium phosphate with traces of other elements.

Senses:

  1. Inorganic Chemistry:

    A yellow to brownish mineral that consists of yttrium phosphate and typically contains impurities of erbium or other rare earth elements.

    Example Sentence:

    The geologist discovered a fascinating xenotime crystal during the excavation.

  2. Geology:

    A phosphate mineral commonly found in granitic rocks, granite pegmatites, and alkaline complexes.

    Example Sentence:

    Miners in the region were elated when they stumbled upon a vein rich in xenotime.

  3. Alternative Energy:

    A potential source of rare earth elements necessary for the production of renewable technologies and clean energy systems.

    Example Sentence:

    Scientists are investigating efficient methods of extracting xenotime to support the development of sustainable energy solutions.

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