yttrium
nounHow many syllables in yttrium?
There are 3 syllables in the word yttrium.How to pronounce yttrium:
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
y
ytterbite
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