terbium

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Noun — A soft, silvery-white rare earth metal with the symbol Tb and atomic number 65, which can be hammered and drawn out easily.

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It is a technical term used in chemistry and physics.

Etymology

The word comes from Ytterby, a place in Sweden, with the ending -ium used for chemical elements. It is a doublet of erbium, ytterbium and yttrium, which share the same source.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the atomic number of terbium?

Terbium has the atomic number 65 and the symbol Tb.

Is terbium a metal?

Yes. It is a soft, silvery-white rare earth metal that is malleable and ductile.

Where does the name terbium come from?

It is named after Ytterby, a place in Sweden.

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