
Bastnasite

Translation of "bastnasite" into Russian
bastnasite
Nounbastnasite
bastnasites pl
бастнезит
Bastnasite is an important source of rare earth elements.
Бастнезит является важным источником редкоземельных элементов.
Definitions
bastnasite
NounA rare earth mineral consisting of a carbonate-fluoride of cerium, lanthanum, and other rare earth metals, typically found in pegmatites and carbonatites.
The geologist discovered a significant deposit of bastnasite in the remote mountain range.
An ore of cerium and other rare-earth elements.
Bastnasite is processed to extract cerium for use in catalytic converters.
bastnasite
AdjectiveRelating to, containing, or derived from bastnasite.
The company invested in a new plant to process bastnasite concentrates.