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Definition of yttrium:

yttrium (noun):: a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys.; a metallic element with atomic number 39 usually included in the rare-earth group that occurs usually with other rare earth elements in minerals and is used especially in phosphors, yag lasers, alloys, and treatments for certain cancers see chemical elements table

Synonyms for yttrium:

atomic number 39

fergusonite

gadolinite

metal

metallic element

xenotime

ytterbite

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