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fermium

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Noun — A transuranic chemical element with the symbol Fm and atomic number 100.

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atoms of fermium fermium and other transuranic elements

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

Etymology

The word comes from New Latin fermium, formed from Fermi with the ending -ium. The element is named for Enrico Fermi.

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What is the symbol for fermium?
The chemical symbol for fermium is Fm.
What is the atomic number of fermium?
Fermium has an atomic number of 100.
Who is fermium named after?
Fermium is named for Enrico Fermi.

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