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gallium

/ˈɡæliəm/ noun · British & US
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What does gallium mean?

noun

A soft, silvery-white, metallic element of the boron group, used in semiconductors and as a coolant in nuclear reactors. It is also used in the production of low-melting-point alloys.

Example

"The scientist used gallium to create a superconducting material with unique properties."

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