lanthanite

/ˈlænθənaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A mineral composed of lanthanum carbonate, usually found in association with other rare earth minerals.

“The geologist discovered a large deposit of lanthanite in the remote mountainous region.”

Synonyms

  • lanthanum carbonate
  • rare earth mineral

Antonyms

  • common earth mineral
  • non-rare substance