tellurium

tellurium definition - medical

tel·lu·ri·um (tĕ-lo͝orˈē-əm)

noun Symbol Te
A brittle metallic element usually found in combination with gold and other metals, used to alloy stainless steel and lead, and in thermoelectric devices. Atomic number 52.

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