THORIA

Etymology

Noun

thoria (uncountable)

(mineral) The rare earth, thorium oxide.

Synonyms

• thorina (obsolete)

Anagrams

• Hirota, hot air

Source: Wiktionary


Tho"ri*a, n. Etym: [NL. See Thorite.] (Chem.)

Definition: A rare white earthy substance, consisting of the oxide of thorium; -- formerly called also thorina.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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