Yttrium

/ˈɪtriəm/

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Pro Tip 1/3

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

The research facility developed a new yttrium-based alloy.

Pro Tip 2/3

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

Smartphone screens sometimes contain yttrium.

Pro Tip 3/3

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

Can you spell yttrium correctly in your lab report?

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