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yttrium
yt·tri·um
[
íttree əm
]
noun
Definition:
rare metallic element:
a silvery gray metallic element. Source: uranium, rare-earth ores. Use: superconducting alloys, permanent magnets.
Symbol
Y
[
Early 19th century. <yttria
]
yt·tric
adjective
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