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Definition of lutetium
: a metallic chemical element of the rare-earth group that has few practical applications but is sometimes used as a catalyst in cracking and as a radiation source for treatment of certain cancers — see Chemical Elements Table
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“Lutetium.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lutetium. Accessed 28 Feb. 2021.
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lutetium
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Medical Definition of lutetium
: a metallic element of the rare-earth group
—symbol Lu
— see Chemical Elements Table
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The first known use of lutetium was in 1907
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