Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X, list of scientific terms with Scottish connections).
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STRONTIUM. Geol. See Strontian, n. The element was first called Strontianite by Sulzer (1791 Lichtenberg's Mag. VII. 3. 68).