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lutetium

noun
lu·​te·​tium | \ lü-ˈtÄ“-sh(Ä“-)É™m How to pronounce lutetium (audio) \

Definition of lutetium

: a metallic element of the rare-earth group — see Chemical Elements Table

First Known Use of lutetium

1907, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for lutetium

New Latin, from Latin Lutetia, ancient name of Paris

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lutetium

noun
lu·​te·​tium
variants: also lutecium \ lü-​ˈtÄ“-​sh(Ä“-​)É™m How to pronounce lutecium (audio) \

Medical Definition of lutetium

: a metallic element of the rare-earth group —symbol Lu — see Chemical Elements Table

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