Definitions for ytterbic
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
yt•ter•bi•umɪˈtɜr bi əm(n.)
a rare metallic element forming compounds resembling those of yttrium.
Category: Chemistry
Ref: Symbol: Yb; 1
Origin of ytterbium:
1875–80; < NL, =Ytterb(y) a quarry near Stockholm, Sweden +-ium -ium2
yt•ter′bic(adj.)
yt•ter′bous(adj.)
Wiktionary
ytterbic(Adjective)
Of or pertaining to ytterbium.
Webster Dictionary
Ytterbic(adj)
pertaining to, or derived from, ytterbium; containing ytterbium
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