Rubidium (Noun)
Meaning
A soft silvery metallic element of the alkali metal group; burns in air and reacts violently in water; occurs in carnallite and lepidolite and pollucite.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The scientists at the research center studied the properties of rubidium, a highly reactive alkali metal.
- Rubidium is highly valued for its use in atomic clocks and other scientific instruments.
- Due to its high reactivity, handling rubidium requires great care and specialized equipment.
- The geologists discovered a large deposit of pollucite, a mineral that contains rubidium.
- Researchers are exploring the potential applications of rubidium in advanced battery technology.