Y

/waɪ/
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Definitions of Y
  1. noun
    the 25th letter of the Roman alphabet
    synonyms: wye, y
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    type of:
    alphabetic character, letter, letter of the alphabet
    the conventional characters of the alphabet used to represent speech
  2. noun
    a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys
    synonyms: atomic number 39, yttrium
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    type of:
    metal, metallic element
    any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
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