strontia

American  

[stron-shee-uh, -shuh] / ˈstrɒn ʃi ə, -ʃə /

noun

Chemistry.

1. Also called strontium oxide.  a white or grayish-white, amorphous powder, SrO, resembling lime in its general character: used chiefly in the manufacture of strontium salts.

2. strontium hydroxide.

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strontia British  

/ ˈstrɒntɪə /

noun

1. another name for strontium monoxide

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Etymology

Origin of strontia

First recorded in 1795–1805; stronti(an) + -a ⁴

Example Sentences

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strontia

The residue will contain the strontia as carbonate, which is readily soluble in dilute hydrochloric or nitric acid.

From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Beringer, Cornelius

Strontium obtained from carbonate of strontia by Sir Humphry Davy.

From The Evolution of Photography With a Chronological Record of Discoveries, Inventions, etc., Contributions to Photographic Literature, and Personal Reminescences Extending over Forty Years by Werge, John

The determination of strontia in pure solutions is best made by adding sulphuric acid in excess and alcohol in volume equal to that of the solution.

From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Beringer, Cornelius

The presence of baryta destroys the reaction of the strontia, the flame presenting the light green color of the baryta.

From A System of Instruction in the Practical Use of the Blowpipe Being A Graduated Course Of Analysis For The Use Of Students And All Those Engaged In The Examination Of Metallic Combinations by Anonymous

In chemistry the term earth is given to certain metallic oxides, such as the 'alkaline earths' lime, baryta, and strontia; also to alumina and a series known as the 'rare earths'.

From The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 1: Deposition to Eberswalde by Various