carnotite

Noun

A yellow mineral containing uranium and vanadium.

ریشه

Named after Marie-Adolphe Carnot (1839-1920), a French mining engineer.

مثال

• Carnotite is an important source of uranium and vanadium.
• The presence of carnotite in an area indicates the potential for uranium mining.
• Carnotite is often found in sandstone deposits.