ytterbium

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Noun — A metallic chemical element with the atomic number 70, symbol Yb.

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It is a technical term used mainly in chemistry and science.

Etymology

The word was formed from Ytterby, a place in Sweden, plus the suffix -ium, which is used for chemical elements. It is a doublet of erbium, terbium and yttrium, which share the same origin.

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What is ytterbium?

Ytterbium is a metallic chemical element with the atomic number 70. Its symbol is Yb.

How do you pronounce ytterbium?

In British English it is usually said ih-TUR-bee-um, with the stress on the second syllable.

Where does the name ytterbium come from?

It comes from Ytterby, a place in Sweden, with the ending -ium added. Several other elements' names come from the same source.

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