beryllium

English

/bəˈɹɪli.əm/

noun
Definitions
  • The chemical element (symbol Be) with an atomic number of 4; a soft silvery-white low density alkaline earth metal with specialist industrial applications.
  • (countable) An atom of this element.

Etymology

Suffix from English beryl.

Origin

English

beryl

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