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Definition
Ruthenium; a chemical element with symbol Ru and atomic number 44.
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How it's used
Scientific terms for chemical elements are rarely used in daily conversation unless one is working in a laboratory or studying chemistry. The character is strictly a technical term and carries no colloquial nuance or slang meaning. It is categorized under the metal radical, which is standard for most chemical elements that are metallic in nature.
Examples
Ruthenium is a very rare metal.
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Common phrases
ruthenium metal
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Grammar guides
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