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 ]