Europium: meaning, definitions and examples

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europium

 

[ jสŠหˆroสŠpiษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

chemical element

Europium is a chemical element with the symbol Eu and atomic number 63. It is a silvery-white metal that is easy to oxidize in air and itself is a member of the lanthanide series. Europium is one of the least abundant rare earth elements in the Earth's crust. Its compounds are used in various applications including phosphors for fluorescent and LED lights, as well as in the production of red and blue colors in television screens. Europium has gained industrial significance owing to its unique luminescent properties.

Synonyms

element Eu, rare earth metal

Examples of usage

  • Europium is used in the production of red phosphors.
  • The element europium has applications in electronics.
  • Researchers are studying europium for potential use in new materials.

Translations

Translations of the word "europium" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น europium

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฏเฅ‚เคฐเฅ‹เคชเคฟเคฏเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Europium

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ europium

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั”ะฒั€ะพะฟั–ะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ europ

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒฆใƒผใƒญใƒ”ใ‚ฆใƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท europium

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ europio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท europyum

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์œ ๋กœํ“ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠูˆุฑุจูŠูˆู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ europium

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ europium

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้“•

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ europij

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ eurรณpรญum

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตะฒั€ะพะฟะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ”แƒ•แƒ แƒแƒžแƒ˜แƒฃแƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ evropium

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ europio

Etymology

The name europium is derived from 'Europe' and was first used in the early 1900s. The element itself was discovered in 1896 by the French chemist Eugene-Anatole Demarcay. It was isolated from the mineral monazite, which contained a mix of rare earth elements. The discovery of europium was significant as it was the first element to be obtained from the minerals of the rare earth group. The name reflects the geographical location of the first isolation of the element, highlighting Europe's contributions to the field of chemistry. Europium has since been instrumental in advancements in the field of materials science, particularly for its vital properties in lasers and screen displays. Today, europium's applications extend to various industries, verifying its importance not just historically but also in contemporary technology.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,207 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.