"Strontia" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Strontia is a generic name for calcium strontium oxide, also known as strontium oxide or strontia. It is a chemical compound with the chemical formula SrO, composed of strontium and oxygen. It is a white amorphous powder, highly hygroscopic (absorbs moisture from the air) and slightly toxic.
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Here are 5 usage examples of the word "strontia":
A genus of flowering plants in the pea family (Fabaceae) commonly known as trees, shrubs, or vines. There are about 33 known species of Strongylodon, which are found in the tropical regions of Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands.
The term "Strongyloides" refers to a type of parasitic nematode, or roundworm, that belongs to the genus Strongyloides. This genus includes several species of nematodes that are characterized by a unique life cycle, involving both free-living and parasitic stages.<br><br>There are several species within the genus Strongyloides, but the most well-known and medically significant one is Strongyloides stercoralis, also known as threadworm or strongyloidiasis. This species is found worldwide and is particularly prevalent in tropical and subtropical regions.<br><br>Strongyloides stercoralis is an intestinal parasite that infects the human host through the penetrating skin, typically through contaminated soil or sand. The larvae then enter the bloodstream, eventually migrating to the lungs and then being coughed up and swallowed, where they reach the intestine.<br><br>In humans, Strongyloides stercoralis causes a range of symptoms, including gastrointestinal problems such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, and respiratory issues such as cough and wheezing. If left untreated, the parasite can lead to malnutrition, weight loss, and, in severe cases, a potentially life-threatening infection.
Strontian refers to something that comes from or is associated with Strontian, a village in Scotland, or more specifically, to anything related to Strontian, a rare earth element.
Strontianite is a rare mineral form of strontium carbonate, SrCO3. It is a brown or yellowish-brown mineral that can occur in hydrothermal veins, igneous rocks, and in sedimentary deposits. It is a relatively rare mineral, and its name is derived from the Scottish village of Strontian, where it was first discovered.
Strontitic refers to anything that is related to or contains the chemical element strontium, a soft, silver-white, alkaline earth metal. In chemistry, the term "strontitic" can describe the compounds or minerals that contain strontium.
Strontium is a chemical element with the symbol Sr and atomic number 38. It is a soft, silvery, alkaline earth metal.<br><br>In everyday life, strontium is used in:<br><br>1. Glows of fireworks and sparklers<br>2. Pain relief medications and toothpaste<br>3. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines<br>4. Camera lenses<br><br>It is named after the Scottish village of Strontian, where it was first discovered in 1798 by Scottish chemist Adair Crawford. Strontium is highly reactive and can quickly form compounds with other elements.
Stropharia: A genus of mushrooms, commonly known as witch's butter mushrooms or pixies sweetheart mushrooms, characterized by their unique umbrella-shaped caps and small rings or annuli at the base of the stem.