RUTHENIUM


Meaning of RUTHENIUM in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ rü-ˈthē-nē-əm ]

noun

Etymology: New Latin, from Medieval Latin Ruthenia Ruthenia

Date: 1848

: a rare hard silvery-white metallic element occurring in platinum ores and used especially as a catalyst and to harden alloys — see element table

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