Definition of Lutetium

1. Noun. A trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; usually occurs in association with yttrium.

Exact synonyms: Atomic Number 71, Lu, Lutecium
Generic synonyms: Metal, Metallic Element

Definition of Lutetium

1. Noun. A metallic chemical element (''symbol'' Lu) with an atomic number of 71. ¹

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Definition of Lutetium

1. a metallic element [n -S]

Medical Definition of Lutetium

1. Lutetium. An element of the rare earth family of metals. It has the atomic symbol lu, atomic number 71, and atomic weight 175. Chemical name: Lutetium (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Lutetium

luteoplacental shift
luteotrophic
luteotrophin
luteotrophins
luteotropic
luteotropic hormone
luteotropin
luteotropins
luteous
luteovirus
luter
luters
lutes
lutestring
lutestrings
lutetium (current term)
lutetium oxide
lutetiums
luteum
luteus
lutfisk
lutfisks
luth
lutheran blood-group system
lutherie
luthern
lutherns
luthier
luthiers
luthiery

Literary usage of Lutetium

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1. Commentaries Upon International Law by Robert Phillimore (1854)
"Another instance may he added of the jealousy with which France regarded this partial abrogation of her general law in favour of liberty. "lutetium velut ..."

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