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changesite-(Y)

changesite-(Y) noun: a mineral formed by (Ca₈Y)□Fe₂⁺(PO₄)₇ forming colorless columnar transparent crystals, found on the Moon.

Noun

changesite-(Y) (uncountable)

  1. (Moon) A mineral formed by (Ca₈Y)□Fe₂⁺(PO₄)₇ forming colorless columnar transparent crystals, found on the Moon.

Origin of changesite-(Y)

changesite+Y. From being discovered by the Chang'e 5 Chinese lunar lander mission. Named after Chinese goddess Chang'e (moon goddess).

Questions about changesite-(Y)

What does changesite-(Y) mean?
Changesite-(Y) means a mineral formed by (Ca₈Y)□Fe₂⁺(PO₄)₇ forming colorless columnar transparent crystals, found on the Moon.
What part of speech is changesite-(Y)?
Changesite-(Y) is a noun.

Words near changesite-(Y) in the dictionary

  1. changes the subject
  2. changes up
  3. changeset
  4. changesets
  5. changesite
  6. changesite-(Y)
  7. changest
  8. changeth
  9. changeup
  10. changeups
  11. Changfeng

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