HyperDic: ruthenium

English > 1 sense of the word ruthenium:
NOUNsubstanceruthenium, Ru, atomic number 44a rare polyvalent metallic element of the platinum group
English > ruthenium: 1 sense > noun 1, substance
MeaningA rare polyvalent metallic element of the platinum group; it is found associated with platinum.
SynonymsRu, atomic number 44
Broadermetallic element, metalAny of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
Spanishnúmero atómico 44, Ru, rutenio
Catalannúmero atòmic 44, Ru, ruteni

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