Thallium
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈθæliəm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Thallium is a noun meaning A metallic chemical element (symbol Tl) with atomic number 81: a gray post-transition metal that discolors when exposed to air.
Meaning
A metallic chemical element (symbol Tl) with atomic number 81: a gray post-transition metal that discolors when exposed to air.
More Meanings
- A single atom of this element.
Example Sentences
Environmental authorities in Lüeyang County, Shaanxi province, discovered excessive levels of thallium in two of the Jialing River’s upstream tributaries on Jan. 20, according to a statement Monday. The concentration of thallium that day was 170% higher than the standard for Qingni River, one of the upstream tributaries bordering Gansu province.
Word Forms
- thalliums
Synonyms for thallium
Depending on context, synonyms include tl.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tl, scintigraphy, thulium, thorium, thorinum, tantalum.
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