polonium

Meaning

A rare, highly radioactive chemical element (symbol Po) with atomic number 84.

Synonyms

atomic number 84

dvitellurium

Frequency

44k
Pronounced as (IPA)
/pəˈləʊni.əm/
Etymology

From New Latin polonium, from Medieval Latin Polonia (“Poland”), named after Marie Curie's homeland.

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