rubidium

/ˈrjuːbɪdiəm/

Definitions

1. noun

a soft, silvery-white chemical element of the alkali metal group; used in atomic clocks and other applications.

“The physicist studied the properties of rubidium in its atomic state.”

2. adjective

relating to or containing rubidium.

“rubidium compounds are highly reactive in chemical reactions.”

Synonyms

  • alkali metal
  • sodium

Antonyms

  • acid
  • non-metal