caesium

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Noun — A soft, golden, highly reactive metallic element with the symbol Cs and atomic number 55.

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caesium atom caesium metal caesium chloride caesium compound

Caesium is a technical, scientific word, and British writing normally uses this spelling.

Etymology

The word was formed in Latin-based scientific vocabulary from caesius, meaning sky-blue, with the suffix -ium used for chemical elements. The blue reference relates to the element's radiation spectra.

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Frequently asked questions

What is caesium?

Caesium is a chemical element with the symbol Cs and atomic number 55. It is a soft, golden, highly reactive alkali metal.

Is caesium the same as cesium?

Yes. Cesium is the American spelling of the same element, while caesium is the spelling used in British English.

Why is caesium called caesium?

The name comes from the Latin word caesius, meaning sky-blue, in reference to the element's radiation spectra. The ending -ium is the usual suffix for element names.

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