polonium
2 synonyms for polonium, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A rare, intensely radioactive chemical element, symbol Po, atomic number 84.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
atomic number 84
How to use polonium
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
polonium poisoning
radioactive polonium
Etymology
Named by Marie Curie in 1898 after Poland (Latin Polonia), her home country, to draw attention to its political situation.
Full origin of polonium →Frequently asked questions
What does “polonium” mean?
The word “polonium” means a rare, intensely radioactive chemical element, symbol Po, atomic number 84. In plain terms, a dangerously radioactive element, mostly known today for its use as a poison rather than any everyday application.
How do you pronounce “polonium”?
“Polonium” is pronounced puh-LOH-nih-uhm (/pəˈloʊ.ni.əm/ in IPA).
How do you use “polonium” in a sentence?
Here is “polonium” used in a sentence: “Polonium is so radioactive that a single gram can heat itself to hundreds of degrees.”
What part of speech is “polonium”?
“Polonium” is a noun.
Where does the word “polonium” come from?
The word “polonium” dates back to around 1898 and comes from Latin. Named by Marie Curie in 1898 after Poland (Latin Polonia), her home country, to draw attention to its political situation.
