mendelevium

noun

men·​de·​le·​vi·​um ˌmen-də-ˈlē-vē-əm How to pronounce mendelevium (audio)
-ˈlā-
: a radioactive metallic element produced artificially see Chemical Elements Table

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Dmitry Mendeleyev

First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mendelevium was in 1955

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Cite this Entry

“Mendelevium.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mendelevium. Accessed 25 Mar. 2023.

Kids Definition

mendelevium

noun
men·​de·​le·​vi·​um ˌmen-də-ˈlē-vē-əm How to pronounce mendelevium (audio)
: a radioactive element that is produced artificially see element

Medical Definition

mendelevium

noun
men·​de·​le·​vi·​um ˌmen-də-ˈlē-vē-əm How to pronounce mendelevium (audio) -ˈlā- How to pronounce mendelevium (audio)
: a radioactive element that is artificially produced
symbol Md
see Chemical Elements Table

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