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From the Latin word Ruthenia (Russia)

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14y ago

From the color of the solution of its salts (rose.... or in ancient Greek, "rhodon").

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It was named after the Latin word Rhenus meaning Rhine

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10y ago

The name is derived from Ruthenia which is Latin for Rus. It is named after the birthplace of Karl Ernst Claus as he was born in Russia.

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13y ago

latin

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