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yttrium

/ˈɪtriəm/ noun · British & US
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What does yttrium mean?

noun

A chemical element with the symbol Y and atomic number 39. It is a silvery-metallic transition metal that is soft, malleable, and has a melting point of 1522°C.

Example

"The scientist studied the properties of yttrium in the lab."

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