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nounA rare mineral, containing chiefly niobium, titanium, thorium, and cerium.
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aschyniteeschinite
Origin
Ancient Greek shame (because chemical science was unable, at the time of its discovery, to separate some of its constituents).
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eschynite. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/eschynite
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