Stron"ti*a (?), n. [NL. strontia,
fr. Strontian, in Argyleshire, Scotland, where
strontianite was first found.] (Chem.) An earth of
a white color resembling lime in appearance, and baryta in many of its
properties. It is an oxide of the metal strontium.
Stron"ti*a (?), n. [NL. strontia,
fr. Strontian, in Argyleshire, Scotland, where
strontianite was first found.] (Chem.) An earth of
a white color resembling lime in appearance, and baryta in many of its
properties. It is an oxide of the metal strontium.