Definition of LUTETIUM

lutetium

Meanings

Noun

  • a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; usually occurs in association with yttrium
  • A chemical element (symbol Lu) with an atomic number of 71, a silvery-white metal which resists corrosion in dry air.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin Lutetia (“Paris, the capital of France”) + -ium.

Synonyms

atomic number 71, cassiopeium, Lu, lutecium

Scrabble Score: 10

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