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strontium

/ˈstrɒn.ti.əm/

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noun

/ˈstrɒn.ti.əm/C1formalscientific
  • ruМягкий, серебристо-белый или желтоватый металлический элемент, относящийся к группе щелочноземельных металлов, который тускнеет на воздухе, приобретая жёлтый оттенок, и встречается в таких минералах, как целестин и стронцианит.

A soft, silver-white or yellowish metallic element belonging to the alkali metal group, which tarnishes yellow in air and is found in minerals such as celestite and strontianite.

uncountable

  1. Chemical elementC2formalscientific

    A soft, silver-white or yellowish metallic element of the alkali metal group that turns yellow in air and occurs naturally in minerals such as celestite and strontianite.

    ruХимический элемент

    • Strontium is used in fireworks to produce a bright red color.
    • The mineral celestite is a common source of strontium.
    • Strontium compounds are studied for their properties in various chemical reactions.
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