periodic law
Definition of periodic law
: a law in chemistry: the elements when arranged in the order of their atomic numbers show a periodic variation of atomic structure and of most of their properties
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1872
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1872
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periodic law
Medical Definition of periodic law
: a law in chemistry: the elements when arranged in the order of their atomic numbers show a periodic variation of atomic structure and of most of their properties—called also Mendeleev's law
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