Eu


Symbol, Chemistry.
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European Union.
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a combining form meaning “good,” “well,” occurring chiefly in words of Greek origin (eupepsia); in scientific coinages, especially taxonomic names, it often has the sense “true, genuine” (eukaryote)
abbreviation
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the European Union
Chemical symbol
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europium
abbreviation
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European Union
combining form
1.
well, pleasant, or good: eupeptic, euphony

word-forming element in modern use meaning “good, well,” from comb. form of Greek eus “good,” eu “well” (adv.), also “luckily, happily,” from PIE *(e)su- “good” (cf. Sanskrit su- “good,” Avestan hu- “good”).

Eu
The symbol for the element europium.

eu- pref.

Eu
The symbol for europium.
europium
(y-rō’pē-əm)
Symbol Eu
A very rare, silvery-white metallic element that is the softest member of the lanthanide series. It is used in making color television tubes and lasers and as a neutron absorber in nuclear research. Atomic number 63; atomic weight 151.96; melting point 826°C; boiling point 1,439°C; specific gravity 5.259; valence 2, 3. See Periodic Table.
Basque
europium
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electronic unit
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engineering units
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European Union

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