Lu (Noun)
Meaning
A trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; usually occurs in association with yttrium.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Lutetium is the densest and hardest of the lanthanides.
- The main application of lutetium is in petroleum crackers and specialized light bulbs.
- Lutetium is so rare and difficult to separate from other rare earth elements that it has few commercial uses.
- Lutetium is used in the production of high-refractive-index glass, including in specialized types of sunglasses and camera lenses.
- Lutetium is also used in the production of catalysts used in the petroleum industry.