Tb

/ˌtɛrəˈbaɪt/
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Definitions of Tb
  1. noun
    a metallic element of the rare earth group; used in lasers; occurs in apatite and monazite and xenotime and ytterbite
    synonyms: atomic number 65, terbium
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    type of:
    metal, metallic element
    any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
  2. noun
    a unit of information equal to 1000 gigabits or 10^12 (1,000,000,000,000) bits
    synonyms: Tbit, terabit
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    type of:
    computer memory unit
    a unit for measuring computer memory
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