Beryllate

/bəˈrɪleɪt/ noun

Definition

A chemical salt or compound formed when beryllic acid reacts with a base or hydroxide.

Etymology

From 'beryllium' plus '-ate', a chemical suffix for salts and compounds, particularly those containing beryllium in various oxidation states.

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Beryllate compounds are so useful in industry that beryllium mining is worth billions—all because this element is light yet incredibly strong!

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