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dubnium
noun
dub·ni·um
ˈdüb-nē-əm
ˈdəb-
: a short-lived radioactive element produced artificially see Chemical Elements Table
Word History
Etymology
New Latin, from Dubna, city in Russia where a center for investigation of heavy elements is located
First Known Use
1994, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near dubnium
Cite this Entry
“Dubnium.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dubnium. Accessed 6 Dec. 2024.
Kids Definition
dubnium
noun
dub·ni·um
ˈdüb-nē-əm
ˈdəb-
: a short-lived radioactive element produced artificially see element table
Etymology
from scientific Latin, from Dubna, a city in Russia where the element is produced and studied
Medical Definition
dubnium
noun
dub·ni·um
ˈdüb-nē-əm, ˈdəb-
: a short-lived radioactive element that is artificially produced
—symbol Db
see Chemical Elements Table
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