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(noun) a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys |
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Synonyms: atomic number 39, yttrium |
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Related Words: metal, metallic element |
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(satellite adjective) (suffix) resembling or characteristic of something specified; "the `ish' in `boyish enthusiasm' and the `ly' in `housewifely duties' and the `y' in `a long horsy face' are all suffixes with similar semantic import" |
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Synonyms: ish, ly |
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