a white trivalent metallic element; sometimes classified in the rare earth group; occurs in the Scandinavian mineral thortveitite
[ Syn: scandium , sc , atomic number 21 ]
a state in the Deep South; one of the original 13 colonies
[ Syn: south carolina , palmetto state , sc ]
a permanent council of the United Nations; responsible for preserving world peace
[ Syn: security council , sc ]