seaborgium

noun

sea·borg·i·um sē-ˈbȯr-gē-əm

: a short-lived radioactive element that is produced artificially see Chemical Elements Table

Etymology

New Latin, from Glenn T. Seaborg

First Known Use

1994, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of seaborgium was in 1994

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“Seaborgium.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seaborgium. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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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

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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