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单词 californium
释义

californium

noun

cal·​i·​for·​ni·​um ˌka-lə-ˈfȯr-nē-əm How to pronounce californium (audio)
: a radioactive chemical element with atomic number 98 that is produced artificially from the decay of berkelium and that is used chiefly as a neutron source in radiography and to start nuclear reactors see Chemical Elements Table

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web But the chase for 120 is on hold until researchers obtain the amount of californium—a rare element produced in high-flux nuclear reactors—needed for 120’s target. Daniel Clery, Science | AAAS, 12 Feb. 2021

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from California, U.S.

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

californium

noun

cal·​i·​for·​ni·​um ˌkal-ə-ˈfȯr-nē-əm How to pronounce californium (audio)
: an artificially prepared radioactive element discovered by bombarding an isotope of curium with alpha particles
symbol Cf
see Chemical Elements Table
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