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| stron·ti·um [ strónshee əm, stróntee əm ] |
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| Definition: |
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silvery white metallic element: a soft yellow or silvery white metallic element of the alkaline-earth group, found only in combination with other substances. Source: strontianite, celestite. Use: fireworks, flares, alloys.
Symbol Sr
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| [Early 19th century. <strontia] |
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