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thulium (n)
a soft silvery metallic element of the rare earth group; isotope 170 emits X-rays and is used in small portable X-ray machines; it occurs in monazite and apatite and xenotime
thulium (n.)
A rare metallic element of uncertain properties and identity, said to have been found in the mineral gadolinite.
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a soft silvery metallic element of the rare earth group; isotope 170 emits X-rays and is used in small portable X-ray machines; it occurs in monazite and apatit
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Thulium, a rare earth element with the symbol Tm, is characterized by its silvery appearance and high melting point.
The thulium ion, Tm3+, exhibits intense fluorescence and is commonly used in phosphors and laser materials.
Thulium lasers operate in the near-infrared region, making them suitable for applications such as eye surgery and skin resurfacing.
Thulium-doped fiber amplifiers are used in optical telecommunication systems to enhance signal strength and extend transmission distances.
