nobelium

noun

no·​bel·​i·​um nō-ˈbe-lē-əm How to pronounce nobelium (audio)
: a radioactive metallic element produced artificially see Chemical Elements Table

Examples of nobelium in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Although Swedish researchers later had to retract their report of a 10-minute half-life, in 1992, the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry officially bestowed the name nobelium since it had been used in the literature for decades. Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 17 Sep. 2022

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Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Alfred B. Nobel

First Known Use

1957, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of nobelium was in 1957

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“Nobelium.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nobelium. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

nobelium

noun
no·​bel·​i·​um nō-ˈbel-ē-əm How to pronounce nobelium (audio)
: a radioactive metallic element produced artificially see element

Medical Definition

nobelium

noun
no·​bel·​i·​um nō-ˈbel-ē-əm How to pronounce nobelium (audio)
: a radioactive element produced artificially
symbol No
see Chemical Elements Table

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