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Strontia

Stron′ti-a

,
Noun.
[NL.
strontia
, fr.
Strontian
, in Argyleshire, Scotland, where
strontianite
was first found.]
(Chem.)
An earth of a white color resembling lime in appearance, and baryta in many of its properties. It is an oxide of the metal strontium.

Definition 2024


strontia

strontia

English

Noun

strontia

  1. (mineralogy) a pale earth composed of strontium oxide (SrO)

Translations


Latin

Noun

strontia

  1. nominative plural of strontium
  2. accusative plural of strontium
  3. vocative plural of strontium