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rubidium

Pronunciation: /rʊˈbɪdɪəm/
Definition of rubidium

noun

[mass noun]
  • the chemical element of atomic number 37, a rare soft silvery reactive metal of the alkali metal group. (Symbol: Rb)

Origin:

mid 19th century: modern Latin, from Latin rubidus 'red' (with reference to its spectral lines)

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