Definitions for ytterbium
ytterbium
yt·ter·bi·um
Spelling: [ih-tur-bee-uh m]
IPA: /ɪˈtɜr bi əm/
Ytterbium is a 9 letter English word.
It's valid Words with friends word worth 18 points.
You can make 261 anagrams from letters in ytterbium (beimrttuy).
Definitions for ytterbium
noun
-
a rare metallic element found in gadolinite and forming compounds resembling those of yttrium. Symbol: Yb; atomic weight: 173.04; atomic number: 70; specific gravity: 6.96.
Origin of ytterbium
From New Latin, dating back to 1875-80; See origin at ytterbia, -ium
Examples for ytterbium
ytterbium, i-ter′bi-um, n. an element discovered by Marignac in gadolinite.