californium

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Noun — A strongly radioactive transuranic chemical element with the symbol Cf and atomic number 98.

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atomic number 98 a transuranic element strongly radioactive the symbol Cf

It is a scientific term, used mainly in chemistry and physics.

Etymology

It is formed from California plus the ending -ium. The element was first synthesised at what is now Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, so it is named after the university and the state of California.

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What is californium?

Californium is a strongly radioactive transuranic element with the symbol Cf and atomic number 98.

Why is californium called californium?

It is named after the University of California and the U.S. state of California, where it was first synthesised.

How do you pronounce californium?

In General American it is kal-ih-FOR-nee-um, and in Received Pronunciation the r is not sounded: kal-ih-FAW-nee-um.

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