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单词 erbium
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erbium

noun

er·​bi·​um ˈər-bē-əm How to pronounce erbium (audio)
: a metallic chemical element of the rare-earth group with atomic number 68 that is used especially in lasers, infrared light filters, and optical fibers see Chemical Elements Table

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Those nanoparticles contain two rare-earth elements, erbium and ytterbium, which help convert the infrared light into a higher energy green light that mammal eyes can detect. Courtney Linder, Popular Mechanics, 27 Aug. 2019 The beam excites the erbium atoms, which then add their energy to optical data signals passing through the fiber and boost the signals' power enough to carry them 50 miles or more before needing another boost. Josh Mchugh, WIRED, 1 Aug. 2001

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Ytterby, Sweden

First Known Use

1843, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

erbium

noun

er·​bi·​um ˈər-bē-əm How to pronounce erbium (audio)
: a metallic element of the rare-earth group that occurs with yttrium
symbol Er
see Chemical Elements Table
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