lutetium


lu·te·tium

noun \lü-ˈtē-sh(ē-)əm\

Definition of LUTETIUM

: a metallic element of the rare-earth group — see element table

Origin of LUTETIUM

New Latin, from Latin Lutetia, ancient name of Paris
First Known Use: 1907

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