monazite
/ˈmɑnəzaɪt/
noun
- A reddish-brown mineral that contains rare earth elements and is an important source of thorium and cerium.
- Scientists study monazite to understand the geology of ancient rocks.
- Monazite is often used in the production of certain types of glass and ceramics.
- Miners extracted monazite from the sand along the riverbank.