germanium
IPA: dʒɝmˈeɪniʌm
noun
- A nonmetallic chemical element (symbol Ge) with an atomic number of 32: a lustrous, hard-brittle, grayish-white metalloid in the carbon group.
- (countable) An atom of this element.
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Examples of "germanium" in Sentences
- Germanium is a chemical element with the atomic number 32
- The semiconductor properties of germanium make it useful in electronics
- Some infrared optics use germanium lenses due to their transparency in the infrared spectrum
- Germanium is commonly used in solar panels to convert sunlight into electricity
- The abundance of germanium in the Earth's crust is relatively low compared to other elements
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