terbium
/ˈtɜːrbɪəm/Definitions
1. noun
a soft silvery-white metallic element of the lanthanides, used in fluorescent lamps and as a neutron absorber in nuclear reactors.
“The researchers studied the properties of terbium and its applications in modern technology.”
2. chemistry
the chemical element with the symbol Tb and atomic number 65.
“The periodic table lists terbium as a rare earth element with unique chemical properties.”