Meanings
nounchangesite-(Y) (uncountable)
- uncountableMoonastronomyA mineral formed by (Ca₈Y)□Fe₂⁺(PO₄)₇ forming colorless columnar transparent crystals, found on the Moon.
Origin
changesite+Y. From being discovered by the Chang'e 5 Chinese lunar lander mission. Named after Chinese goddess Chang'e (moon goddess).
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changesite-(Y). (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/changesite-%28Y%29
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“changesite-(Y).” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/changesite-%28Y%29. Accessed November 4, 2026.
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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “changesite-(Y),” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/changesite-%28Y%29.
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