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yttrium

/ˈɪt.ri.əm/

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noun

/ˈɪt.ri.əm/C2formalscientific
  • ruСеребристый металлический элемент, встречающийся в редкоземельных минералах, используемый в сплавах магния и алюминия.

A silvery metallic element found in rare-earth minerals, used in magnesium and aluminum alloys.

uncountable

  1. Chemical elementC1formalscientific

    A silvery metallic element found in rare-earth minerals, used in magnesium and aluminum alloys to improve strength and high-temperature performance.

    ruХимический элемент

    • Yttrium is often added to aluminum alloys to enhance their strength.
    • The mineral gadolinite contains significant amounts of yttrium.
    • Yttrium compounds are used in the production of phosphors for color television screens.
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