Be (Noun)
Meaning
A light strong brittle grey toxic bivalent metallic element.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Beryllium is a chemical element with the symbol Be and atomic number 4.
- Boron is not typically considered a semiconductor, being more akin to metals like beryllium or Be.
- The alloy consists of one third of that light metal Be, with the remaining components being primarily copper and nickel.
- Ductility of Be was also obtained through metal additives, notably with aluminum.
- Be used in the manufacture of parts for spacecraft is typically composite or a specially produced metal alloy rather than pure metal.