Yttrium
/ˈɪtriəm/
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Pro Tip 1/3Technical Term
Yttrium is primarily used in technical or scientific contexts, not in everyday conversation. 
The research facility developed a new yttrium-based alloy.
Pro Tip 2/3Rare Earth Metal
Know that yttrium is one of the rare earth elements, important in technology and electronics. 
Smartphone screens sometimes contain yttrium.
Pro Tip 3/3Pronunciation
Pronounce yttrium with a silent 'y': it sounds like 'I-tree-um', which is uncommon in English. 
Can you spell yttrium correctly in your lab report?
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