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caesium

 

[ หˆsiหziษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

chemical element

Caesium is a chemical element with the symbol Cs and atomic number 55. It is a soft, golden alkali metal that is highly reactive and has a low melting point. Caesium is used in atomic clocks, in the oil industry, and in various chemical applications.

Synonyms

cesium

Examples of usage

  • The atomic clock utilizes caesium to keep accurate time.
  • Caesium is commonly used in mining and drilling operations.
  • Due to its reactivity, caesium must be stored under oil.

Translations

Translations of the word "caesium" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cรฉsio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ€เคœเคผเคฟเคฏเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Cรคsium

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ cesium

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั†ะตะทั–ะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ cez

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ปใ‚ทใ‚ฆใƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cรฉsium

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cesio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sezyum

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ธ์Š˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณูŠุฒูŠูˆู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cesium

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ cรฉzium

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้“ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ cezij

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ seisรญum

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั†ะตะทะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒ”แƒ–แƒ˜แƒฃแƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sesium

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cesio

Etymology

The name 'caesium' comes from the Latin word 'caesius', meaning 'sky blue', which refers to the bright blue lines in its spectrum discovered in 1860 by German scientist Robert Bunsen and physicist Gustav Kirchhoff. This was the first element to be discovered using spectrum analysis, marking a significant development in the field of analytical chemistry. Bunsen and Kirchhoff were studying the spectral lines of different elements, and their findings led them to isolate caesium from mineral water, specifically from mineral water in Durkheim, Germany. The discovery highlighted the element's presence in natural sources, and it became crucial in various scientific advancements, especially in timekeeping technologies.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,016, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.