uranopilite

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noun

A fluorescent radioactive mineral, hydrated uranyl sulfate hydroxide.

OriginAncient Greek πῖλος →
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Meanings

nounuranopilite (uncountable)
  1. uncountablechemistryA fluorescent radioactive mineral, hydrated uranyl sulfate hydroxide.

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekπῖλος“felt”
  2. Englishuranopilite

From uranium + Ancient Greek πῖλος (pîlos, “felt”) + -ite, alluding to its composition and habit (containing uranium) and felt-like appearance.

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APA

uranopilite. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/uranopilite

MLA

“uranopilite.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/uranopilite. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “uranopilite,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/uranopilite.

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