beryllium (redirected from Berylium)

beryllium /be·ryl·li·um/ (Be) (bah-ril´le-um) a chemical element, at. no. 4.

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be·ryl·li·um (b-rl-m)

n. Symbol Be

A lightweight, corrosion-resistant, toxic and possibly carcinogenic metallic element used in making precision instruments. Atomic number 4.

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Beryllium

A steel-grey, metallic mineral used in the aerospace and nuclear industries and in a variety of manufacturing processes.

Mentioned in: Berylliosis

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beryllium (Be),

a steel-gray, lightweight metallic element. Its atomic number is 4; its atomic mass is 9.012. Beryllium occurs naturally as beryl and is used in metallic alloys and in fluorescent powders. Inhalation of beryllium fumes or particles may cause the formation of granulomas in the lungs, skin, and subcutaneous tissues. See also berylliosis.

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beryllium (Be) [bĕ-ril´e-um]

a chemical element, atomic number 4, atomic weight 9.012. (See Appendix 6.) Ingestion of excessive amounts can cause berylliosis.

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beryllium (Be) (bril´ēm),

n a steel-gray, lightweight metallic element with an atomic number of 4 and an atomic weight of 9.01218. Alloys are used in fluorescent powders. Inhalation of beryllium fumes or particles may cause the formation of granulomas in the lungs, skin, and subcutaneous tissues.

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beryllium

a chemical element, atomic number 4, atomic weight 9.012, symbol Be. See Table 6.

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beryllium sulfate

used as a vaccine adjuvant. Causes local granuloma formation which is believed to enhance antibody formation by stimulating T lymphocytes.