Thulium

usgb/ˈθuːliəm/
noun

A soft, silvery-grey metal that is used mainly in experimental science projects.

Thulium is one of the rarest elements on earth.
Visual representation of "thulium" - A soft, silvery-grey metal that is used mainly in experimental science projects.

Often appears as...

  • thulium isotope
  • thulium-169

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Scientific Usage

Thulium is typically used in scientific or technical contexts, not in everyday language.

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Research labs may use thulium in specialized experiments.
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Rare Element

Thulium is uncommon, so it is not widely discussed outside of scientific circles.

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Did you know thulium is more rare than gold?
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No Colloquial Use

Thulium doesn't have slang or colloquial uses; it retains its scientific meaning.

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Unlike 'cool' or 'ironic', 'thulium' doesn't have a non-literal meaning.
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