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thallium

Definition

Thallium is a chemical element with the symbol Tl and atomic number 81. It is a soft, silvery-white metal that is very toxic.

Thallium is not found in nature in its pure form. It is found in combination with other elements, such as sphalerite and cerrusite.

Thallium is used in a variety of applications, including:

  • Making photocells
  • Making low-melting point alloys
  • Making rat poison

How can the word be used?

Thallium is a highly toxic metal that can be fatal if ingested.

thallium

Different forms of the word

Noun:

a chemical element with the symbol Tl and atomic number 81. It is a soft, silvery-white metal that is highly toxic.

Adjective:

relating to or containing thallium.

Etymology

The word "thallium" comes from the Greek word "thallos", which means "green shoot".

The first recorded use of the word "thallium" in English was in 1861.

The word "thallium" is a New Latin word, which means that it was created by scientists. It is derived from the Greek word "thallos".

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