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THORITE

\θˈɔːɹa͡ɪt], \θˈɔːɹa‍ɪt], \θ_ˈɔː_ɹ_aɪ_t]\

Definitions of THORITE

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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A massive black mineral, found in Norway.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

A hard, brittle, reddish-brown, massive mineral, occurring in the Syenites of Norway.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. A massive and compact mineral found in Norway, and resembling gadolinite-it contains 58 per cent, of the rare earth thoria, combined with other metallic substances.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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