thallium Meaning & Definition
/ˈθæliəm/
What Does Thallium Mean?
Thallium is a noun that means A metallic chemical element (symbol Tl) with atomic number 81: a gray post-transition metal that discolors when exposed to air. An atom of this element. It can also mean An atom of this element.
Thallium in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈθæliəm/ |
| Synonyms | atomic number 81 and tl |
| Plural | thalliums |
Thallium Definition (Noun)
- A metallic chemical element (symbol Tl) with atomic number 81: a gray post-transition metal that discolors when exposed to air. An atom of this element.
- An atom of this element.
Noun
- A metallic chemical element (symbol Tl) with atomic number 81: a gray post-transition metal that discolors when exposed to air.
- A single atom of this element.
Synonyms of Thallium
Thallium synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
thallium (countable and uncountable, plural thalliums)
Words That Rhyme With Thallium
Origin of Thallium
Coined based on Ancient Greek θαλλός (thallós, “green branch”) (after the color of the radiation spectra), + -ium.
Questions People Ask About Thallium
What part of speech is thallium?
Thallium is a noun.
What is another word for thallium?
Close synonyms of thallium are atomic number 81 and tl. See the full list of thallium synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of thallium?
The plural of thallium is thalliums.