Gallium
(noun)
- A rare silvery-white metallic element that is liquid near room temperature and has a low melting point. It is used in semiconductors and as a component in some alloys.
- A chemical element with the symbol Ga and atomic number 31, a soft and silvery-white metal that is liquid at room temperature and has a low melting point, it is used in semiconductors and as a component in some alloys.
Origin:
Late 19th century: from french gallium, named after france, where it was discovered.
Examples:
- Gallium is used to make semiconductors.
- Gallium is used as a component in some alloys.
- Gallium is a silvery-white metal that is liquid at room temperature.
- Gallium is a chemical element with the symbol Ga and atomic number 31.
- Gallium is a rare element that is not found in significant amounts in the earth's crust.