Ytterbium (Noun)
Meaning
A soft silvery metallic element; a rare earth of the lanthanide series; it occurs in gadolinite and monazite and xenotime.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Ytterbium is a soft silvery metallic element that is often used in atomic clocks and lasers due to its unique properties.
- The rare earth element ytterbium is found in small amounts in the minerals gadolinite, monazite, and xenotime.
- Scientists have been studying the properties of ytterbium to better understand its potential applications in various fields.
- Ytterbium is a member of the lanthanide series, a group of rare earth elements with similar chemical properties.
- The extraction of ytterbium from its ores is a complex process that requires careful separation and purification techniques.