meit·ner·i·um
| \ mīt-ˈnir-ē-əm
, -ˈner- \
, -ˈner- \
Definition of meitnerium
: a short-lived radioactive element produced artificially — see Chemical Elements Table
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meitnerium
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meit·ner·i·um
| \ mīt-ˈnir-ē-əm, -ˈner-
\
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Medical Definition of meitnerium
: a short-lived radioactive element that is artificially produced
—symbol Mt
— see Chemical Elements Table
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