yttriferous

yt·trif·er·ous

[ih-trif-er-uhs]
adjective
yielding or containing yttrium.

Origin:
1875–80; yttri(um) + -ferous

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yttriferous (ɪˈtrɪfərəs) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
containing or yielding yttrium

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