darmstadtium

noun

darm·​stadt·​i·​um ˌdärm-ˈsta-tē-əm How to pronounce darmstadtium (audio)
: a short-lived radioactive element produced artificially see Chemical Elements Table

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Darmstadt, Germany

First Known Use

2003, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of darmstadtium was in 2003

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“Darmstadtium.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/darmstadtium. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

darmstadtium

noun
darm·​stadt·​i·​um ˌdärm-ˈstat-ē-əm How to pronounce darmstadtium (audio)
: a short-lived radioactive element produced artificially see element

Medical Definition

darmstadtium

noun
darm·​stadt·​i·​um ˌdärm-ˈstat-ē-əm How to pronounce darmstadtium (audio)
: a short-lived radioactive element produced artificially
symbol Ds
see Chemical Elements Table

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