scandium meaning

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scandium (noun): a white trivalent metallic element; sometimes classified in the rare earth group; occurs in the Scandinavian mineral thortveitite.

Definition of scandium

  1. a white trivalent metallic element; sometimes classified in the rare earth group; occurs in the Scandinavian mineral thortveitite

    Synonyms: Sc, atomic number 21

    Type of: metallic element

Scrabble score: 13 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SC · words ending in UM · 8-letter words

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