thallium
noun /'θæliəm/
- Definition
- a soft grey malleable metallic element that resembles tin but discolors on exposure to air; it is highly toxic and is used in rodent and insect poisons; occurs in zinc blende and some iron ores
- Example
- Here is an example sentence using 'thallium': She showed great thallium during the competition.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
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Obsolete
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Vowels
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Consonants
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Length
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