roentgenium
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Noun — A chemical element with the symbol Rg and atomic number 111, heavier than uranium.
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the element roentgenium
roentgenium atoms
atomic number of roentgenium
a transuranic element
It is a technical term used in chemistry and physics.
Etymology
The name is formed from Roentgen plus the suffix -ium, used for chemical elements. It honours Wilhelm Roentgen.
Full origin of roentgenium →Frequently asked questions
What is roentgenium?
Roentgenium is a transuranic chemical element with the symbol Rg and atomic number 111.
Who is roentgenium named after?
It is named after Wilhelm Roentgen.
What was roentgenium called before it was named?
It was known as unununium before it was officially named, and as eka-gold before it was discovered.
