Beryllium (Noun)
Meaning
A light strong brittle grey toxic bivalent metallic element.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Beryllium is used in the manufacture of beryl alloys and other beryllium compounds.
- The toxicity of beryllium makes its handling a significant occupational hazard.
- Beryllium has one of the highest strength-to-weight ratios of any metal, making it useful in aerospace applications.
- The use of beryllium in nuclear reactors resulted in several fatal cases of berylliosis.
- Beryllium's lightness and strength make it an ideal material for components in high-performance electronic components.