lawrencium

noun

law·ren·ci·um lȯ-ˈren(t)-sē-əm

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

Etymology

New Latin, from Ernest O. Lawrence

First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of lawrencium was in 1961

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“Lawrencium.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lawrencium. Accessed 17 Apr. 2024.

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lawrencium

noun

law·ren·ci·um lȯ-ˈren(t)-sē-əm

: a short-lived radioactive element produced artificially see element

lawrencium

noun

law·ren·ci·um lȯ-ˈren(t)-sē-əm

: a short-lived radioactive element that is produced artificially from californium

—symbol Lr see Chemical Elements Table

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