Scandium

usgb/ˈskændiəm/
noun

A silver-white metal that is one of the chemical elements and is used in some kinds of scientific equipment.

Scandium is a rare-earth element used in some high-tech applications.
Visual representation of "scandium" - A silver-white metal that is one of the chemical elements and is used in some kinds of scientific equipment.

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  • rare-earth scandium
  • scandium metal

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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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