thulia: Meaning and Definition of

thu•li•a

Pronunciation: (th'lē-u), [key]
— n. Chem.
  1. a dense, greenish-white powder, TmO, that on gentle heating exhibits a reddish incandescence: used in the manufacture of thulium metal. Also called
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