technetium
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Noun — A metallic chemical element with the symbol Tc and atomic number 43.
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atomic number 43
the element technetium
a metallic element
the symbol Tc
It is a scientific term, used mainly in chemistry and science teaching.
Etymology
It comes from the Ancient Greek word tekhnētós, meaning artificial or manmade, plus the ending -ium. The name reflects that it was the first manmade element to be synthesised.
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What is technetium?
Technetium is a metallic chemical element with the symbol Tc and atomic number 43.
Why is technetium called technetium?
The name comes from an Ancient Greek word meaning artificial or manmade. It was the first manmade element to be synthesised.
How do you pronounce technetium?
It is usually said tek-NEE-shee-um, with the stress on the second syllable.
