strontic

/strɒntɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or containing strontium or its compounds

“The geologist noticed a strontic mineral formation in the mine.”

2. noun

a strontium compound, especially one containing the radioactive isotope strontium-90

“The researcher studied the properties of strontic compounds in nuclear physics.”

Synonyms

  • alkaline-earth
  • strontium

Antonyms

  • acidic