lutetium
2 synonyms for lutetium, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A silvery-white metal element, number 71 on the periodic table, that does not corrode easily in dry air.
Synonyms
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lutecium
Etymology
Formed from Latin Lutetia (“Paris, the capital of France”) and -ium.
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