tetradite

/tɛtrəˈdaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A mineral, a phosphate of uranium and calcium, often associated with carnotite.

“The geologist discovered a rare sample of tetradite in the mine, which contained high levels of uranium.”

Synonyms

  • calcium uranium phosphate
  • uranium phosphate

Antonyms

  • non-radioactive mineral
  • stable phosphate