Definition: A yellow crystalline substance that is used as an explosive, particularly in detonators.

Example: The military used tetryl as a reliable detonator in their explosives.

Definition: Relating to or containing a chemical element called thallium, particularly in its trivalent form.

Example: The thallic compounds are used in various industrial applications.

Definition: A soft, silvery-white metal that is highly toxic and used in various applications like photocells and infrared detectors. It is found in small amounts in certain ores and has a chemical symbol of Tl.

Example: Thallium is often used in the production of low-melting glass and in some electronic devices.

Definition: Relating to or containing a chemical element called thallium, particularly in its +1 oxidation state.

Example: The thallous compounds are used in various industrial applications.

Definition: A toxic chemical substance derived from opium, known for its use in medicine and research.

Example: Thebaine is sometimes used in the production of certain medications.

Definition: A covering or sheath that protects something, like the outer layer of certain plants or animals.

Example: The theca of the insect pupa provides protection during its development.

Definition: Describing something that is enclosed or protected by a sheath or case.

Example: The thecate structure of the organism helps it survive in harsh environments.

Definition: A measurement of heat energy that is equal to 1,000 large calories or 100,000 British thermal units.

Example: The heating system uses a therm to measure the amount of heat produced.

Definition: The process of achieving a state where two or more objects have the same temperature through interaction.

Example: The thermalization of the gas occurred quickly as it came into contact with the cooler walls of the container.

Definition: To reduce the speed and energy of fast particles, especially in a nuclear reactor, by using a substance that slows them down, which helps improve the process of splitting atoms.

Example: The reactor was designed to thermalize neutrons to enhance the fission reaction.