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

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Example Sentences

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strontia

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

Lime.—The color of the flame of lime does not greatly differ from that of strontia, with the exception that it is not so decided.

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

This table tells us that the affinity of baryta for sulphuric acid is greater than that of strontia for the same acid, that of strontia greater than that of potash, and so on.

From Heroes of Science Chemists by M. M. Pattison (Matthew Moncrieff Pattison) Muir

Baryta does not prevent the reaction of the soluble salts of strontia, unless it exists greatly in excess.

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

Small portions of sulphate of strontia, galena, and blende, with rhomb spar, occur in the upper portion of the group.

From Old Mackinaw The Fortress of the Lakes and its Surroundings by W. P. (William Peter) Strickland

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