strontium
The origin and history of strontium.
Etymology
The British chemist Humphry Davy coined the name in 1808. It follows the earlier word strontianite, which was named after the Scottish town of Strontian.
The origin and history of strontium.
The British chemist Humphry Davy coined the name in 1808. It follows the earlier word strontianite, which was named after the Scottish town of Strontian.
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