ytterbia

yt·ter·bi·a

 (ĭ-tûr′bē-ə)

n.

See ytterbium oxide.

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[New Latin, from ytterbium.]

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ytterbia

(ɪˈtɜːbɪə)

n

(Elements & Compounds) another name for ytterbium oxide

[C19: New Latin, named after Ytterby, Swedish quarry where it was discovered]

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