gallium

Meanings

• Noun

  A silvery-white, elemental metal having atomic number 31 and symbol Ga. It is a member of the alkaline earth metals, and is found in bauxite and zinc ores.

  - "Gallium is a rare element used in semiconductors and in nuclear physics."
  - "The melting point of gallium is 29.76°C, making it the lowest melting point of all metals at standard conditions for temperature and pressure."

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Synonyms

eka-aluminium

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gallium
callium , gallant , yallow

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Variants

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gallium , galliums , gallium arsenide , gallium arsenides

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin word 'gallia', meaning 'Gaul', due to the historical association of gallium with France, where it was first identified.

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Trivia

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1. Gallium is the only element that is liquid at room temperature when touched with bare skin.

2. The name of the element gallium comes from the Latin word 'gallia', which means 'Gaul'.

3. Gallium was first identified in France in 1875.

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Related Concepts

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1. Alkaline Earth Metals: A group of elements consisting of beryllium, magnesium, calcium, strontium, barium, and gallium. They are characterized by their position in Group 2 of the periodic table and their ability to form oxides and hydroxides.

2. Semiconductors: Materials that have electrical conductivity between that of an insulator and a conductor. Gallium arsenide is a widely used semiconductor material in the electronics industry.

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Culture

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Gallium has been used in various cultural and artistic contexts. For example, it was used in alchemy as a symbol of the planet Mercury, and in medieval Europe, it was believed to have magical properties and was used to make love potions. In modern times, gallium has been used in the production of high-efficiency solar cells and in medical imaging.

How to Memorize "gallium"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a silvery-white metal with a low melting point. Visualize it in its solid state, then gradually heating it until it melts in your hand.

2. associate
   

   - Associate gallium with its symbol Ga or its atomic number 31. Remember that it is a rare element and is used in high-tech applications.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Gallium is a metal, Melts in my hand' to remember that gallium is a metal with a low melting point.

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