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nihonium

[ nee-haw-nee-uhm ]

noun

, Chemistry, Physics.
  1. a superheavy, synthetic, radioactive element with a short half-life. : Nh; : 113.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of nihonium1

Named in 2016 ; after Nihon ( def ) + -ium ( def )

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