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galliumMain Entry: gal·li·um Pronunciation: \ˈga-lē-əm\ Function: noun Etymology: New Latin, from Latin gallus cock (intended as translation of surname of Paul Lecoq de Boisbaudran †1912 French chemist) Date: 1875 : a bluish-white metallic element obtained especially as a by-product in refining various ores and used especially in semiconductors and optoelectronic devices — see element table
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