copernicium
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Noun — The transuranic chemical element with the symbol Cn and atomic number 112.
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the element copernicium
atomic number of copernicium
an atom of copernicium
It is a technical term used in chemistry and science.
Etymology
The name is formed from Copernicus and the ending -ium. It honours the Polish astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus, who lived from 1473 to 1543.
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What is copernicium?
Copernicium is a transuranic chemical element with the symbol Cn and atomic number 112.
Who is copernicium named after?
It is named after the Polish astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus.
What was copernicium called before?
It has also been known by the older names ununbium and eka-mercury.
