lutetium

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The chemical element with atomic number 71, a silvery-white metal which resists corrosion in dry air.

Pronunciation

lūtē'shēəm /ljuːˈtiːʃiəm/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Naomi Persephone Amethyst (NaomiAmethyst)-lutetium.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vininn126-lutetium.wav

Word forms

lutetium lutecium

Etymology

From Latin Lutetia (“Paris, the capital of France”) + -ium.

Synonyms

Related words

mul:Lu Lutetia Lutetian
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