Synonyms for beryllium oxide include BeO, beryllia, glucina, and beryllium monoxide. BeO is the chemical formula for beryllium oxide and is commonly used to refer to this compound. It is a white, odorless powder that is known for its high melting point and thermal conductivity. Beryllia is a common synonym used for beryllium oxide due to its similar chemical composition. Glucina is another name for beryllium oxide, which is derived from the mineral form known as bertrandite, which contains glucinum or beryllium. Beryllium monoxide is also used as a synonym for beryllium oxide, with the term "mono" referring to the monatomic oxygen in the compound.