Meaning of americium in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /æməˈriʃiəm/

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  1. Noun

    americium

    Etymology

    1940s: from America(where it was first made) + -ium

    Definitions

    1. a radioactive transuranic metallic element

    Examples

    • « discovered by bombarding uranium with helium atoms »

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