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yttrium

DEFINITIONS OF: yttrium

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n a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys

Synonyms:
Y, atomic number 39
Type of:
metal, metallic element
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
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