beryllium

beryllium definition - medical

be·ryl·li·um (bə-rĭlˈē-əm)

noun Symbol Be
A lightweight, corrosion-resistant, toxic and possibly carcinogenic metallic element used in making precision instruments. Atomic number 4.

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