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glucinum

English edit

Etymology edit

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.[1][2]

Noun edit

glucinum (uncountable)

  1. (obsolete) (chemistry) beryllium.

References edit

  1. ^ “glucinum”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.
  2. ^ “glucinum”, in Collins English Dictionary.

Anagrams edit

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