rutherfordium

noun

ruth·​er·​ford·​ium ˌrə-t͟hər-ˈfȯr-dē-əm How to pronounce rutherfordium (audio)
ˌrə-t͟hə-
: a short-lived radioactive element that is produced artificially see Chemical Elements Table

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Ernest Rutherford

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rutherfordium was in 1969

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“Rutherfordium.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rutherfordium. Accessed 11 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

rutherfordium

noun
ruth·​er·​ford·​ium ˌrət͟h-ər-ˈfȯrd-ē-əm How to pronounce rutherfordium (audio)
: a radioactive element that is produced artificially see element
Etymology

scientific Latin, from Ernest Rutherford, 1871–1937, British physicist

Medical Definition

rutherfordium

noun
ruth·​er·​ford·​ium ˌrət͟h-ə(r)-ˈfȯ(ə)rd-ē-əm How to pronounce rutherfordium (audio)
: a short-lived radioactive element that is artificially produced
symbol Rf
see Chemical Elements Table

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