tellurium

IPA: tɛɫˈʊriʌm

(uncountable) The chemical element with atomic number 52. Symbol: Te. A rare, brittle, mildly toxic, silver-white metalloid.
(countable) A single atom of this element.
A variant spelling of tellurion.

Examples of "tellurium" in Sentences

Tellurium is a brittle, silver-white metalloid that is commonly found in gold ores
The chemical symbol for tellurium is Te, and it is often used in the production of solar panels
Some tellurium compounds have a foul smell, similar to garlic or rotten radishes
Tellurium is a relatively rare element on Earth, but it can also be found in some volcanic ash deposits
Despite its scarcity, tellurium plays a crucial role in the technology industry for its unique electrical properties