Sc
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- noun
- Specialized
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- Scandium, denoted as Sc, is used in the production of lightweight aluminum alloys.
- SC alloys
Examples
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The atomic number of scandium, which is symbolized as Sc, is 21.
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Sc is represented by the chemical symbol Sc in the periodic table.
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In general, the patients with SC have a 5-year survival rate of about 80%.
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In sum, when SC and SE were greater, anxiety responses and psychosomatic symptoms were milder.
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Consequently, in primary tumors of this localization, SC is not ordinarily included in the differential diagnosis.
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Sebaceous carcinoma (SC) is an uncommon skin tumor, which usually occurs on the eyelid.
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In 1992, the UN Security Council (SC) initiated peacekeeping operations in both Yugoslavia and Somalia.
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School counselor (SC) works collaboratively with RI educators. 4.69 SC advocates for all children in RI.
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The next day I traveled to Charleston, SC to perform The Anthem for the Single-A Charleston River Dogs of the South Atlantic League, marking my singing of The Star Spangled Banner in State #27.
Synonyms
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A soft silvery metal used to make other metals stronger
A light white metal called scandium that people use in alloys to make things stronger
Surface Forms
Etymology
Sc is the chemical symbol for scandium, a white metal named after Scandinavia, the region where it was first found. So when you see Sc on the periodic table, it is the short label scientists use for that specific element.