hassium
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Noun — An artificially produced chemical element with the symbol Hs and atomic number 108.
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atomic number 108
artificially produced element
It is a technical term, used mainly in chemistry and physics.
Etymology
The name comes from Latin Hassia, meaning Hesse, the region where the institute that first synthesised the element is located, with -ium added.
Full origin of hassium →Frequently asked questions
What is hassium?
Hassium is an artificially produced transuranic element with the symbol Hs and atomic number 108.
Where does the name hassium come from?
It comes from the Latin name for Hesse, where the institute that first synthesised it is located.
Is hassium found in nature?
No. It is artificially produced, so it is made rather than found.
