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Meaning of uranochalcite in English:

uranochalcite

noun

rare

  • A green mineral containing sulphates of uranium, calcium, and copper, not now regarded as a distinct species.

Pronunciation

uranochalcite

/ˌjʊərənə(ʊ)ˈkalsʌɪt/ /ˌjɔːrənə(ʊ)ˈkalsʌɪt/

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in American Journal of Science. After German Uranochalcit.