strontium
IPA: strˈɑntiʌm
noun
- The metallic chemical element (symbol Sr) with an atomic number of 38. It is a soft, reactive, silvery alkaline earth metal.
- (countable) A single atom of this element.
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Examples of "strontium" in Sentences
- "The strontium is the secret," said Li - although exactly what it is doing is unclear.
- But the water may contain other harmful substances, such as beta-ray emitting strontium, which is known for causing bone cancers.
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