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/ˈstɹɒn.ti.əm/ · noun
The metallic chemical element (symbol Sr) with an atomic number of 38. It is a soft, reactive, silvery alkaline earth metal..
Use strontium when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Strontium means The metallic chemical element (symbol Sr) with an atomic number of 38. It is a soft, reactive, silvery alkaline earth metal..
Common synonyms include atomic number 38, sr.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use strontium where its definition matches the intended context.
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