ruthenium
noun
ru·the·ni·um
rü-ˈthē-nē-əm 
: a rare hard silvery-white metallic element occurring in platinum ores and used especially as a catalyst and to harden alloys see Chemical Elements Table
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Trying on a one-off watch from the brand with case and bracelet crafted entirely from ruthenium (a member of the platinum family used by high-end watchmakers) left little doubt about the quality on offer.
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Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2024
Their findings, however, strengthen the case thanks to a rare element called ruthenium.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 16 Aug. 2024
The chemical makeup of the ruthenium from 66 million years ago matched the chemical makeup of the ruthenium present in a certain kind of chondritic meteorite, the scientists found.
—Kate Golembiewski, CNN, 16 Aug. 2024
Ultimately, the program identified an alloy consisting of specific proportions of ruthenium, chromium, and titanium.
—New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2024
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Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2024
Their findings, however, strengthen the case thanks to a rare element called ruthenium.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 16 Aug. 2024
The chemical makeup of the ruthenium from 66 million years ago matched the chemical makeup of the ruthenium present in a certain kind of chondritic meteorite, the scientists found.
—Kate Golembiewski, CNN, 16 Aug. 2024
Ultimately, the program identified an alloy consisting of specific proportions of ruthenium, chromium, and titanium.
—New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2024
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ruthenium
noun
ru·the·ni·um
rü-ˈthē-nē-əm
: a hard brittle grayish rare metallic element used especially in alloys and catalysts see element
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ruthenium
noun
ru·the·ni·um
rü-ˈthē-nē-əm
: a hard brittle grayish polyvalent rare metallic element occurring in platinum ores and used in hardening platinum alloys
—symbol Ru
see Chemical Elements Table
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