galium

/ˈɡeɪliəm/

Definitions

1. noun

a genus of flowering plants in the family Rubiaceae, including the sweet-scented bedstraw and the woodruff.

“The botanist identified the plant as Galium verum.”

2. noun

a chemical element with the symbol Ga and atomic number 31, used in semiconductors and other electronic devices.

“The new smartphone uses a gallium arsenide chip.”

Synonyms

  • rubiaceae
  • sweet-scented bedstraw

Antonyms

  • poisonous weed
  • unwanted plant