Berylloid

/bəˈrɪlɔɪd/ adjective

Definition

Resembling beryllium or beryl in appearance, properties, or chemical behavior.

Etymology

From 'beryllium' or 'beryl' plus '-oid' meaning 'resembling' or 'having the nature of'.

Kelly Says

The '-oid' suffix in chemistry is super useful—berylloid substances might not be beryllium but they act like it, which is handy when you need beryllium-like properties!

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