Uranophane
Translation of "uranophane" into Russian
uranophane
NounUK
/jʊəˈrænəfeɪn/
US
/jʊˈrænəfeɪn/
uranophane
uranophanes pl
Uranophane is a secondary uranium mineral.
Уранофан - это вторичный урановый минерал.
Definitions
uranophane
NounUK
/jʊəˈrænəfeɪn/
US
/jʊˈrænəfeɪn/
A yellow, radioactive, uranium silicate mineral that occurs in the oxidation zones of uranium deposits.
The geologist discovered a vein of uranophane while exploring the old uranium mine.
uranophane
AdjectiveUK
/jʊəˈrænəfeɪn/
US
/jʊˈrænəfeɪn/
Composed of, containing, or relating to uranophane (used attributively)
Microscopic analysis revealed uranophane fibers within the rock matrix.