beryllium
noun/bəˈrɪliəm/
Frequency rank: #14,854 most common English word
Meaning
A hard, lightweight metallic element with atomic number 4, used in aerospace and nuclear applications.
Example sentence
The scientist used beryllium to make the spacecraft's mirror both lightweight and rigid.
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