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thallium

/ˈθæliəm/

Meanings
  • A toxic heavy metal with the symbol Tl and atomic number 81.

    - "Thallium is a toxic heavy metal used in various industrial applications and medical research."

Rhymes
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thallium , gallium , calcium , aluminum
Variants
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thallium , thalliums
Etymology
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From the Greek word thallos, meaning 'green', and the suffix ium, meaning 'substance'. Thallium was named for its greenish-yellow appearance.


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  1. {"text"=>"Thallium was first discovered in 1802 by German chemist Wilhelm Homberg. Homberg named the new element thallium, from the Greek word thallos, meaning 'green'."}


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  1. Heavy metals: Thallium is a heavy metal, which is a naturally occurring element with a high density and a metallic appearance.


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Thallium has been used in various cultural contexts throughout history. In alchemy, thallium was believed to possess powerful healing properties. In literature, thallium has been used as a metaphor for toxicity and danger. In music, thallium has been used as a colorant in glass instruments such as beakers and test tubes.

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