
Germanium
Electronics Context
Understand 'germanium' as a material in electronic devices. It's not just any metal but specifically important in technology.

He specializes in germanium-based semiconductor research.
Technical Term
'Germanium' is a technical term rarely used in everyday conversation, mostly found in scientific contexts.

The germanium sample exhibits semiconducting properties.
No Health Relation
Don't confuse 'germanium' with health-related elements like 'germane', which sounds similar but is different.

Germanium is used in my physics class, not biology.
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