hafnium
haf·ni·um
noun \ˈhaf-nē-əm\Definition of HAFNIUM
: a metallic element that resembles zirconium in its chemical properties, occurs especially in zirconium minerals, and readily absorbs neutrons — see element table
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New Latin, from Hafnia (Copenhagen), Denmark
First Known Use: 1923
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