Yttrium

usgb/ˈɪtriəm/
noun

A silver-gray metal used in various alloys and compounds, it is also a chemical element.

Yttrium is a rare earth element used in televisions and other electronic devices.
Visual representation of "yttrium" - A silver-gray metal used in various alloys and compounds, it is also a chemical element.

Often appears as...

  • yttrium oxide
  • yttrium aluminum garnet

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Technical Term

Yttrium is primarily used in technical or scientific contexts, not in everyday conversation.

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The research facility developed a new yttrium-based alloy.
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Rare Earth Metal

Know that yttrium is one of the rare earth elements, important in technology and electronics.

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Smartphone screens sometimes contain yttrium.
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Pronunciation

Pronounce yttrium with a silent 'y': it sounds like 'I-tree-um', which is uncommon in English.

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Can you spell yttrium correctly in your lab report?
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