glucinium

/ˈɡluːsɪniəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A former name for the chemical element boron.

“The discovery of glucinium was an important milestone in the history of chemistry.”

2. noun

A former name for the element beryllium, which was known as glucinium until 1975.

“Until the name change in 1975, the element was widely referred to as glucinium.”

Synonyms

  • beryllium
  • boron