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- US Pronunciation
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- [skan-dee-uh m]
- /ˈskæn di əm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [skan-dee-uh m]
- /ˈskæn di əm/
Definitions of scandium word
- noun scandium a rare, trivalent, metallic element obtained from thortveitite. Symbol: Sc; atomic weight: 44.956; atomic number: 21; specific gravity: 3.0. 1
- noun scandium a rare light silvery-white metallic element occurring in minute quantities in numerous minerals. Symbol: Sc; atomic no: 21; atomic wt: 44.955910; valency: 3; relative density: 2.989; melting pt: 1541°C; boiling pt: 2836°C 0
- noun scandium a rare, silvery-white, metallic chemical element occurring with various rare-earth elements, used to produce high-intensity light sources, etc.: symbol, Sc; at. no., 21 0
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Origin of scandium
First appearance:
before 1875 One of the 25% newest English words
From New Latin, dating back to 1875-80; See origin at Scandia, -ium
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scandium popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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