Associations to the word «Ruthenian»

Wiktionary

RUTHENIAN, adjective. (mineralogy) Describing minerals containing ruthenium
RUTHENIAN, noun. A native or inhabitant of Ruthenia.
RUTHENIAN, proper noun. Any of various languages historically spoken in Ruthenia.

Wise words

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