What is the meaning of the word "xenotime"?
Definitions:
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A rare earth mineral primarily composed of yttrium phosphate and often containing traces of other rare earth elements. ADJECTIVE
- Due to its high density, Xenotime is valuable in extracting rare earth metals used in advanced electronics.
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Earth mineral that typically forms in prismatic or tabular crystals with a brownish-yellow or reddish-brown color. NOUN
- The mineralogist identified the brownish crystal as xenotime.