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germanium Meaning & Definition

/d͡ʒɚˈmeɪni.əm/

What Does Germanium Mean?

As a noun, germanium means A nonmetallic chemical element (symbol Ge) with an atomic number of 32: a lustrous, hard-brittle, grayish-white metalloid in the carbon group. It is also used to mean An atom of this element.

Quick Facts About Germanium

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation/d͡ʒɚˈmeɪni.əm/
Syllables3
Synonymsge and atomic number 32
Pluralgermaniums

Germanium Definition (Noun)

  1. A nonmetallic chemical element (symbol Ge) with an atomic number of 32: a lustrous, hard-brittle, grayish-white metalloid in the carbon group.
  2. An atom of this element.

Synonyms of Germanium

Germanium synonyms and antonyms →

Word Forms & Grammar

germanium (countable and uncountable, plural germaniums)

Origin of Germanium

Borrowed from German Germanium.

How Do You Say Germanium?

You say germanium as /d͡ʒɚˈmeɪni.əm/. It has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (meɪni).

Common Questions About Germanium

What part of speech is germanium?

Germanium is a noun.

What is another word for germanium?

Close synonyms of germanium are ge and atomic number 32. See the full list of germanium synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of germanium?

The plural of germanium is germaniums.

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