Terbium is a chemical element with the symbol Tb and atomic number 65. It is a rare-earth element, meaning it is not found in large quantities in nature.
Terbium is a silvery-white metal that is soft and ductile. It is also a good conductor of heat and electricity.
Terbium is used in a variety of applications, including:
Terbium is used in lasers, phosphors, and magnets.
Noun:
a chemical element with the symbol Tb and atomic number 65. It is a rare-earth element that is found in small amounts in nature.
Adjective:
relating to or containing terbium.
The word "terbium" comes from the Latinized form of Ytterby, a village in Sweden where the mineral containing terbium was first found.
The first recorded use of the word "terbium" was in 1843.
The word "terbium" is a New Latin word, which means that it was created by scientists. It is derived from the Latinized form of Ytterby.
How can terbium be used?
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