strontium

Meanings

• Noun

  A chemical element with the symbol Sr and atomic number 38. It is a soft, silvery-white alkaline earth metal.

  - "Strontium is a chemical element with the atomic number 38."
  - "The symbol for strontium is Sr."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈstɹɒn.ti.əm/
   
   
   
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Variants

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strontium , strontiums , strontium 90 , strontium 90s

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin word 'strontium', which was the name of a mining district in Cornwall, England, where the element was first discovered.

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Trivia

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1. Strontium was first identified in the late 18th century.

2. Strontium is the lightest of the alkaline earth metals.

3. Strontium compounds have been used in the production of red and orange pigments.

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Related Concepts

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1. Alkaline Earth Metals: Strontium is a member of the alkaline earth metals group, which includes elements such as calcium, magnesium, and barium.

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Culture

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Strontium has been used in various applications due to its unique properties. It has been used in the production of pyrotechnics, in the manufacturing of glass and ceramics, and in the medical field as a source of strontium ions for the treatment of certain bone conditions.

How to Memorize "strontium"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a silvery-white metal with the atomic number 38 and the symbol Sr.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'strontium' with the image of a silvery-white metal.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Silly Rabbit, Strontium is a Silvery Metal' to remember the properties of strontium.

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