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 Cornelius Beringer

The hydrate of strontia has the same properties as the hydrate of baryta, except that it is less soluble in water.

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

The insoluble salts of strontia do not produce a very intense color.

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

Of or pertaining to an alkali or to alkalies; having the properties of an alkali. ÷ earths, certain substances, as lime, baryta, strontia, and magnesia, possessing some of the qualities of alkalies.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Noah Webster