Ruthenium

[ru:'θi:niәm]

Definition

(noun.) a rare polyvalent metallic element of the platinum group; it is found associated with platinum.

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Definition

(n.) A rare element of the light platinum group, found associated with platinum ores, and isolated as a hard, brittle steel-gray metal which is very infusible. Symbol Ru. Atomic weight 103.5. Specific gravity 12.26. See Platinum metals, under Platinum.

Typist: Rodger

Definition

n. a hard brittle metal discovered in 1843 by Claus in the ore of platinum forming no fewer than four different oxides.

Typist: Melba