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scan⋅dic

[skan-dik]
–adjective Chemistry.
of or pertaining to scandium: scandic oxide.

Origin:
scand(ium) + -ic
scan·di·um   (skān'dē-əm)   
n.   Symbol Sc
A silvery-white metallic element found in various rare minerals and separated as a byproduct in the processing of certain uranium ores. An artificially produced radioactive isotope is used as a tracer in studies of oil wells and pipelines. Atomic number 21; atomic weight 44.956; melting point 1,540°C; boiling point 2,850°C; specific gravity 2.99; valence 3. See Table at element.

[From Latin Scandia, Scandinavia.]
scan'dic (-dĭk) adj.

Scandic

Scan"dic\, a. (Chem.) Of or pertaining to scandium; derived from, or containing, scandium.
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