First Known Use: 1770
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pitchblende
noun pitch·blende \ˈpich-ˌblend\
Definition of PITCHBLENDE
: a brown to black mineral that consists of massive uraninite, has a distinctive luster, contains radium, and is the chief ore-mineral source of uranium
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Origin of PITCHBLENDE
part translation of German Pechblende, from Pech pitch + Blende blende
Rhymes with PITCHBLENDE
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PITCHBLENDE Defined for Kids
pitchblende
noun pitch·blende \ˈpich-ˌblend\
Definition of PITCHBLENDE for Kids
: a dark mineral that is a source of radium and uranium
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pitchblende
noun pitch·blende \ˈpich-ˌblend\
Medical Definition of PITCHBLENDE
: a brown to black mineral that consists of massive uraninite, has a distinctive luster, contains radium, and is the chief ore-mineral source of uranium
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