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ytterbous [i tʉr′bəs]adj.of or containing ytterbium, esp. divalent ytterbium
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ytterbous — [i tʉr′bəs] adj. of or containing ytterbium, esp. divalent ytterbium … English World dictionary
ytterbous — yt·ter·bous … English syllables
ytterbous — bəs adjective Etymology: ytterbium + ous : of, relating to, or containing ytterbium used especially of compounds in which this element is bivalent … Useful english dictionary
ytterbium — ytterbic, ytterbous, adj. /i terr bee euhm/, n. Chem. a rare metallic element found in gadolinite and forming compounds resembling those of yttrium. Symbol: Yb; at. wt.: 173.04; at. no.: 70; sp. gr.: 6.96. Cf. rare earth element. [1875 80; < NL;… … Universalium
