scandium
/ˈskændiəm/
noun
- A silvery-white metallic chemical element (symbol Sc) that is soft and lightweight, used in some alloys and in sports equipment like bicycle frames and baseball bats.
- The baseball bat contained a small amount of scandium to improve its durability.
- Scandium is often added to aluminum to make stronger, lighter alloys for aerospace parts.
- Scientists discovered scandium in the late 19th century from Scandinavian minerals.