Definition

Relating to strontium, a chemical element; used to describe substances or compounds that contain strontium.

Example

The strontic compounds were used in the experiment to study their properties.

Conversation

I just read about a new mineral that is strontic in nature.

Really? What does that mean exactly?

It means it contains strontium, which is quite interesting for chemistry.

That sounds cool! I love learning about different minerals.

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Root Explanation

Strontic is derived from 'strontium' (from the name of the village Strontian in Scotland, where the mineral was first discovered) and the suffix '-ic' (meaning pertaining to). The word 'strontic' refers to something that is related to or derived from strontium.

Memory Tip

Think of 'strontium' as the source of the word, and remember that 'strontic' means pertaining to strontium.

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