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Noun: europium  yû'row-pee-um
  1. A bivalent and trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group
    "Europium is used in the production of red phosphors for television screens";
    - Eu, atomic number 63

Derived forms: europiums

Type of: metal, metallic element

Part of: monazite

Encyclopedia: Europium