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beryllium Chem.|bəˈrɪlɪəm|
[f. beryl + -ium.]
A synonym for the metal glucinum; so called as entering into the composition of the beryl.
1863Watts Dict. Chem., Glucinum (Glycium, Beryllium). 1873― Fownes' Chem. 375 Beryllium forms but one class of compounds. Ibid. 375 Beryllium Chloride is formed by heating the Metal in chlorine or hydrochloric acid gas 1955Sci. News Let. 16 Apr. 249/1 There is one other sort of beryllium, isotope 10, with a half life of 2,500,000 years, that it is expected will be found to be cosmic-ray produced. 1958Chambers's Techn. Dict. 960/1 Beryllium, used in nuclear reactors, as it reflects neutrons. 1961Times 11 July 7/2 It is expected that beryllium-clad fuel elements, more resistant to corrosion, will be developed. |