berkelium
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Noun — A transuranic chemical element with the symbol Bk and atomic number 97.
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atomic number 97
a transuranic element
It is a scientific term, used mainly in chemistry and physics.
Etymology
It is named after Berkeley, California, because the element was discovered at the University of California, Berkeley. The ending -ium is the usual suffix for element names.
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What is berkelium?
Berkelium is a transuranic chemical element with the symbol Bk and atomic number 97.
Why is berkelium called berkelium?
It is named after Berkeley, California, because it was discovered at UC Berkeley.
How do you pronounce berkelium?
It is commonly said ber-KEE-lee-um, and a shorter form, BERK-lee-um, is also given.
