Definition of GLUCINUM

glucinum

Plural: glucinums

Noun

  • An obsolete name for the metallic element Beryllium.
  • beryllium.

Examples

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Origin / Etymology

From New Latin glucina, from French glucine, from Ancient Greek γλυκύς (glukús, “sweet”) + -um, in reference to the sweet taste of some of its salts.

Scrabble Score: 13

glucinum: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
glucinum: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
glucinum: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 20

glucinum: valid Words With Friends Word