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Sr   /sˈinjər/  /sˈɪstər/   Listen
Sr

noun
1.
A soft silver-white or yellowish metallic element of the alkali metal group; turns yellow in air; occurs in celestite and strontianite.  Synonyms: atomic number 38, strontium.
2.
The unit of solid angle adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites.  Synonym: steradian.





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"Sr" Quotes from Famous Books



... Virginia, who was born at Britton in of Summerset in the kingdom of England, and departed this life in the year 1678; and near this place lye the bodies of Richard Kerdp, Esq, his predecessor in ye Secretary's office and Sr. ...
— A Woman's Life-Work - Labors and Experiences • Laura S. Haviland
... influence and private generosity. The number of inhabitants in each parish being considerably increased, it was found necessary to enlarge several churches for their accommodation. The inhabitants of Sr. Paul's parish, many of whom having had their houses burnt, and otherwise suffered heavy losses in the Yamassee war, were obliged to apply to the public for assistance in this laudable design. The parish of St. ...
— An Historical Account Of The Rise And Progress Of The Colonies Of South Carolina And Georgia, Volume 1 • Alexander Hewatt


Words linked to "Sr" :   strontianite, strontium 90, celestite, metallic element, sphere, steradian, metal, atomic number 38, angular unit


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