Chem. [f. BERYL + -IUM.] A synonym for the metal GLUCINUM; So called as entering into the composition of the beryl.
1863. Watts, Dict. Chem., Glucinum (Glycium, Beryllium). Ibid. (1873), Fownes’ Chem., 375. Beryllium forms but one class of compounds. Ibid., 375. Beryllium Chloride is formed by heating the Metal in chlorine or hydrochloric acid gas.
