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seaborgium
noun
sea·borg·i·um
sē-ˈbȯr-gē-əm
: a short-lived radioactive element that is produced artificially see Chemical Elements Table
Word History
Etymology
New Latin, from Glenn T. Seaborg
First Known Use
1994, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near seaborgium
Cite this Entry
“Seaborgium.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seaborgium. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
Kids Definition
seaborgium
noun
sea·borg·i·um
sē-ˈbȯr-gē-əm
: a short-lived radioactive element that is produced artificially
Etymology
from G.T. Seaborg, 1912–1999, American chemist
Medical Definition
seaborgium
noun
sea·borg·i·um
sē-ˈbȯr-gē-əm
: a short-lived radioactive element that is artificially produced
—symbol Sg
see Chemical Elements Table
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