Associations to the word «Strontium»

Wiktionary

STRONTIUM, noun. A metallic chemical element (symbol Sr) with an atomic number of 38.
STRONTIUM, noun. (countable) A single atom of this element.

Dictionary definition

STRONTIUM, noun. A soft silver-white or yellowish metallic element of the alkali metal group; turns yellow in air; occurs in celestite and strontianite.

Wise words

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