Word
Thorium
How many syllables?
3 Syllables
How it's divided?
tho-ri-um
Definition
- n. - A metallic element found in certain rare minerals, as
thorite, pyrochlore, monazite, etc., and isolated as an infusible gray
metallic powder which burns in the air and forms thoria; -- formerly
called also thorinum. Symbol Th. Atomic weight 232.0.
- noun - A soft silvery-white tetravalent radioactive metallic element; isotope 232 is used as a power source in nuclear reactors; occurs in thorite and in monazite sands
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