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DictionaryscandiumChemical element
noun

scandium

SKAN-dee-um/ˈskændiəm/

A silvery metallic chemical element with atomic number 21.

Scandium is a silvery metal used in some aluminum alloys.

A small silvery scandium metal specimen on a plain laboratory weighing dish, with an irregular broken face and softly reflective metallic edges.
Etymology
scandLatinScandinavia
+iumLatinchemical element name ending

Scandia supplies a geographical name, while -ium marks the word as an element name. Nilson used the name for the earth he isolated, which was later recognized as containing an element predicted by Mendeleev.

In context

Atomic 1184:10
the demand for lightweight, highly conductive components is accelerating. Scientists are now pushing to develop more efficient chemical solvent processes to filter scandium from industrial waste streams and drive down the market price.
⚛️ Scandium The Rare Metal That Makes Aircraft Stronger ✈️ Element 21 Atomic 118

More examples

  • Scandium has atomic number 21 on the periodic table.
  • Small amounts of scandium can strengthen aluminum.
  • The laboratory keeps its scandium sample in a sealed container.