americium
|a-mer-i-ci-um|
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/əˌmɛˈrɪʃiəm/
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/əˌmɛˈrɪsiəm/
synthetic element
Etymology
Etymology Information
'americium' originates from 'America', named after the continent, combined with the suffix '-ium' used for elements.
Historical Evolution
'americium' was named in 1944 by Glenn T. Seaborg and his team, following the discovery of the element.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it was named to honor the Americas, and its meaning as a chemical element has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a synthetic chemical element with the symbol Am and atomic number 95, used in smoke detectors and as a neutron source.
Americium is used in smoke detectors to detect smoke particles.
Last updated: 2025/07/13 10:51