strontium

/ˈstrɒntiəm/

Definitions

1. noun

a soft silver-white metallic element of the alkaline earth group of metals, with atomic number 38.

“The researcher studied the properties of strontium in the laboratory.”

2. noun

a salt or compound of strontium, used in fireworks and in the manufacture of glass and ceramics.

“The fireworks display featured a burst of strontium salts in the sky.”

Synonyms

  • alkaline earth
  • metal

Antonyms

  • acid
  • nonmetal