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periodic law

noun

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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periodic law

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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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