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scandium

/skændiəm/ noun · British & US
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What does scandium mean?

noun

A chemical element with the symbol Sc and atomic number 21. It is a silvery-white, soft metal that is highly reactive.

Example

"The scientist used scandium to create a new alloy with unique properties."

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