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

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

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

In the presence of baryta, strontia can be detected by the following process: mix some of the substance under examination with some pure graphite and water, by grinding in an agate mortar.

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 Strickland, W. P. (William Peter)

With this instrument he was able to fuse strontia and volatilize platinum.

From Creative Chemistry Descriptive of Recent Achievements in the Chemical Industries by Slosson, Edwin E.