Glucinium (Noun)
Meaning
A light strong brittle grey toxic bivalent metallic element.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The discovery of glucinium in 1808 marked a major breakthrough in the field of metallurgy.
- Glucinium compounds are used as a reducing agent in the manufacturing of semiconductors and other electronics.
- Due to its high reactivity and toxicity, glucinium is rarely found in its elemental form in nature.
- Despite being light and strong, glucinium is also extremely brittle making it less useful for certain industrial applications.
- Workers handling glucinium must wear protective gear to prevent exposure to its toxic fumes.