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Tm

Tm

1 9.9
Symbol for thulium, a soft silvery metal used in some X-ray machines
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Tm
  • I hypothesize that there is a relationship between MPM and mindfulness, similar to the effects of TM on mindfulness.

Examples

  • The periodic table lists Tm as a soft silvery metallic element essential for various technologies.

  • Thulium, abbreviated as Tm, is a rare earth element often used in portable X-ray machines.

  • The instructor taught the participants the TM technique through group guidance and individual meetings three months ago.

    Academic text (2013)

  • The results also revealed an effect for TM in enhancing the level of KIMS after 3 months of training.

    Academic text (2013)

  • Is there a significant effect for TM in increasing the KIMS among the University of Nizwa students?

    Academic text (2013)

  • A 90-minute preparatory lecture offers a review of the mechanics and origin of the TM technique.

    Academic text (2013)

  • The adherence to the TM technique was measured via self-report at post-testing among those who had received TM instruction.

    Academic text (2013)

  • Scientists conducted experiments to analyze the properties of Tm in modern medical imaging applications.

Surface Forms

Tm singular
Tms plural

Etymology

The symbol Tm comes from the element name thulium, which was named after 'Thule', an old name for a far-north place. So think of a distant, cold land to remember that Tm is the short symbol for a rare, silvery metal used in portable X-ray machines.