gallium
noun/ˈɡæliəm/
Frequency rank: #18,198 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
A soft, silvery metallic element with atomic number 31, used in electronics and alloys.
Example sentence
Scientists use gallium to manufacture semiconductors and LED components.
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