autunite (countable and uncountable, plural autunites)
(mineral) A yellow mineral with tetragonal crystals, Ca(UO2)2(PO4)2·10-12H2O.
Source: Wiktionary
Au"tun*ite, n. [From Autun, France, its locality.] (Min.)
Definition: A lemon-yellow phosphate of uranium and calcium occurring in tabular crystals with basal cleavage, and in micalike scales. H., 2- 2.5. Sp. gr., 3.05-3.19.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
1 June 2025
(verb) come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect; “Your comments may backfire and cause you a lot of trouble”; “the political movie backlashed on the Democrats”
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