Lu
22
9.9
- noun
- /luː/
- Specialized
:
lutecio
- LU factorization
- nonmagnetic Lu
Examples
-
On the other hand, nonmagnetic Lu is very different from magnetic Dy.
Academic text (1998) -
Former deputy district attorney Lu denies any improper motive.
Academic text (2005) -
For general LU decomposition, one factors an M by N matrix A using partial pivoting; LU = PA.
Academic text (1997) -
Figure 3a presents data for R = Lu, Tm, Er, Ho, and Dy.
Academic text (1998) -
Frank K. Lu's major accomplishments are in gas dynamics and detonations, with contributions ranging from fundamental studies to applications.
Academic text (2011) -
Lutetium, represented by the symbol Lu, is used in various high-tech applications.
-
The atomic number of Lu is 71, which places it in the rare earth metals category.
-
In scientific studies, Lu is often analyzed for its properties and potential uses.
Synonyms
1
9.9
A rare silvery metal used in some medical tests and scientific work
A rare metal element called lutetium that is often found with yttrium
A rare metal found with other rare earth metals
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word Lu is the chemical symbol for lutetium, a metal named after Lutetia, the old Roman name for 'Paris', so thinking of 'Paris' helps you remember why this element uses Lu as its symbol.