Associations to the word «Yttrium»

Wiktionary

YTTRIUM, noun. A metallic chemical element (symbol Y) with an atomic number of 39.
YTTRIUM, noun. A single atom of this element.
YTTRIUM IRON GARNET, noun. (mineral) A synthetic mineral used for its special magnetic/optical properties

Dictionary definition

YTTRIUM, noun. A silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys.

Wise words

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