mendelevium

noun

men·de·le·vi·um ˌmen-də-ˈlē-vē-əm

-ˈlā-

: a radioactive metallic element produced artificially see Chemical Elements Table

Etymology

New Latin, from Dmitry Mendeleyev

First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of mendelevium was in 1955

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“Mendelevium.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mendelevium. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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mendelevium

noun

men·de·le·vi·um ˌmen-də-ˈlē-vē-əm

: a radioactive element that is produced artificially see element

mendelevium

noun

men·de·le·vi·um ˌmen-də-ˈlē-vē-əm

-ˈlā-

: a radioactive element that is artificially produced

—symbol Md see Chemical Elements Table

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