noun
berkelium
ber-KEE-lee-um
Berkelium (noun) means a transuranic chemical element with the symbol Bk and atomic number 97. Example: “Berkelium has the atomic number 97.”
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A transuranic chemical element with the symbol Bk and atomic number 97.
"Berkelium has the atomic number 97."
"The chemical symbol for berkelium is Bk."
"Berkelium is a transuranic element."
How to use berkelium
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA transuranic element, symbol Bk, named after Berkeley.
When to use it
It is a scientific term, used mainly in chemistry and physics.
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The name has two accepted pronunciations, ber-KEE-lee-um and BERK-lee-um.
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Common pairings
atomic number 97
a transuranic element
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Etymology
It is named after Berkeley, California, because the element was discovered at the University of California, Berkeley. The ending -ium is the usual suffix for element names.
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What is berkelium?
Berkelium is a transuranic chemical element with the symbol Bk and atomic number 97.
Why is berkelium called berkelium?
It is named after Berkeley, California, because it was discovered at UC Berkeley.
How do you pronounce berkelium?
It is commonly said ber-KEE-lee-um, and a shorter form, BERK-lee-um, is also given.
What is the meaning of berkelium?
"berkelium" (noun) means a transuranic chemical element with the symbol Bk and atomic number 97.
