lawrencium
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Noun — A chemical element with the symbol Lr and atomic number 103, a transuranic element.
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Lr
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symbol for lawrencium
It is a technical term used in chemistry and physics.
Etymology
The word was formed in English from the name Lawrence plus the suffix -ium. The element was named in honour of Ernest Lawrence.
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What is lawrencium?
Lawrencium is a chemical element with the symbol Lr and atomic number 103. It is a transuranic element.
Who is lawrencium named after?
It is named after Ernest Lawrence.
What was the old symbol for lawrencium?
The symbol was formerly Lw. It is now Lr.
