scandium

scan·di·um  (sknd-m)

n. Symbol Sc

A silvery-white metallic element found in various rare minerals and separated as a byproduct in the processing of certain uranium ores. An artificially produced radioactive isotope is used as a tracer in studies of oil wells and pipelines. Atomic number 21; atomic weight 44.956; melting point 1,540°C; boiling point 2,850°C; specific gravity 2.99; valence 3. See Table at element.

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[From Latin Scandia, Scandinavia.]

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scandic (-dk) adj.

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scandium [ˈskændɪəm]

n

(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) a rare light silvery-white metallic element occurring in minute quantities in numerous minerals. Symbol: Sc; atomic no.: 21; atomic wt.: 44.955910; valency: 3; relative density: 2.989; melting pt.: 1541°C; boiling pt.: 2836°C

[from New Latin, from Latin Scandia Scandinavia, where it was discovered]

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scandium  (sknd-m)

Symbol Sc

A soft, silvery, very lightweight metallic element that is found in various rare minerals and is a byproduct in the processing of certain uranium ores. It has a high melting point and is used to make high-intensity lights. Atomic number 21; atomic weight 44.956; melting point 1,540°C; boiling point 2,850°C; specific gravity 2.99; valence 3. See Periodic Table.

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

scandium - a white trivalent metallic element; sometimes classified in the rare earth group; occurs in the Scandinavian mineral thortveitite atomic number 21, Sc metal, metallic element - any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc. thortveitite - a mineral consisting of scandium yttrium silicate; a source of scandium

Translations

scandium [ˈskændɪəm] N → escandio m