yttrium

/ˈɪtriəm/
noun
  1. A silvery metallic chemical element used in electronics, lasers, and some medical treatments.
    • Some red phosphors in TV screens contain yttrium.
    • The chemist carefully measured a sample of yttrium for the experiment.
    • Yttrium is often combined with other elements to make powerful lasers.
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