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Scandium

usgb/ˈskændiəm/Volume
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Rare Metal

Scandium is scarce in nature, making it precious and mostly used in high-tech areas.

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Scientists are studying scandium's potential to reduce the weight of military aircraft.
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Scientific Usage

Although it's a metal, scandium's usage is not common in everyday items but rather in specialized scientific equipment.

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The laboratory ordered scandium for their advanced optical instruments.
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Technically Advanced

Talking about scandium usually suggests advanced technology and science topics; it's not used in everyday conversations.

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The aerospace seminar discussed scandium alloys for spacecraft components.
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