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lawrencium
luh-REN-see-um
Lawrencium (noun) means a chemical element with the symbol Lr and atomic number 103, a transuranic element. Example: “Lawrencium has the symbol Lr.”
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technical A chemical element with the symbol Lr and atomic number 103, a transuranic element.
"Lawrencium has the symbol Lr."
"The chart lists lawrencium with atomic number 103."
"Lawrencium was named in honour of Ernest Lawrence."
How to use lawrencium
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe chemical element with atomic number 103, symbol Lr.
When to use it
It is a technical term used in chemistry and physics.
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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.
What is the meaning of lawrencium?
"lawrencium" (noun) means a chemical element with the symbol Lr and atomic number 103, a transuranic element.
