metallicgermanium
nounUK /məˈtælɪk dʒɜːˈmeɪniəm/
US /məˈtælɪk dʒɜːrˈmeɪniəm/
Metallic germanium is a shiny, gray metal-like form of a chemical element found in rocks and used in electronics.
The lab stored a small sample of metallicgermanium in a sealed glass tube.
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2. A germanium allotrope with metallic luster and electrical conductivity.
Metallicgermanium conducts electricity better than the brittle gray form.
3. A material used in infrared optics and fiber-optic systems.
The lens was coated with metallicgermanium for better infrared transmission.
4. A component in certain semiconductor devices and detectors.
The sensor's core was made of metallicgermanium to detect radiation.