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ˈpɪtʃˌblɛndpitch·blende
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Princeton's WordNet
uraninite, pitchblendenoun
a mineral consisting of uranium oxide and trace amounts of radium and thorium and polonium and lead and helium; uraninite in massive form is called pitchblende which is the chief uranium ore
Wiktionary
pitchblendenoun
Naturally-occurring uranium oxide, a variety of the mineral uraninite.
Etymology: From Pechblende, from Pech + Blende.
Webster Dictionary
Pitchblendenoun
a pitch-black mineral consisting chiefly of the oxide of uranium; uraninite. See Uraninite
Etymology: [1st pitch + blende.]
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Pitchblende
Pitchblende was a four-piece art-punk band from Washington, DC, featuring Justin Chearno on guitar, Scott DeSimon on bass, Patrick Gough on drums, and Treiops Treyfid on guitar. Between 1991 and 1995, the group recorded three full-length albums and several singles for independent labels Cargo, Jade Tree, Matador Records, and Simple Machines.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of pitchblende in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of pitchblende in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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