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ruthenium

/ˈruːθɛniəm/ noun · British & US
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What does ruthenium mean?

noun

A chemical element with the symbol Ru and atomic number 44. It is a rare transition metal that is highly corrosion-resistant.

Example

"The scientist studied the properties of ruthenium in its various compounds."

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