einsteinium

noun

ein·​stei·​ni·​um īn-ˈstī-nē-əm How to pronounce einsteinium (audio)
: a radioactive element produced artificially see Chemical Elements Table

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Albert Einstein

First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of einsteinium was in 1955

Cite this Entry

“Einsteinium.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/einsteinium. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

einsteinium

noun
ein·​stei·​ni·​um īn-ˈstī-nē-əm How to pronounce einsteinium (audio)
: a radioactive element produced artificially see element

Medical Definition

einsteinium

noun
ein·​stei·​ni·​um īn-ˈstī-nē-əm How to pronounce einsteinium (audio)
: a radioactive element produced artificially
symbol Es
see Chemical Elements Table

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