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nobelium

 

[ ˈnoʊbɛliəm ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

chemical element

Nobelium is a synthetic chemical element with the symbol No and atomic number 102. It is part of the actinide series and was first synthesized in 1957 by a team of scientists. Nobelium is highly radioactive and has no significant commercial applications due to its rarity and instability. Most of its isotopes have very short half-lives, making them difficult to study. Despite its limited uses, it is named in honor of Alfred Nobel, the founder of the Nobel Prizes.

Examples of usage

  • Nobelium was discovered in a laboratory.
  • The chemical properties of nobelium are still being researched.
  • Nobelium isotopes are used in scientific experiments.

Translations

Translations of the word "nobelium" in other languages:

🇵🇹 nobélio

🇮🇳 नोबेलियम

🇩🇪 Nobelium

🇮🇩 nobelium

🇺🇦 нобелій

🇵🇱 nobel

🇯🇵 ノーベリウム

🇫🇷 nobélium

🇪🇸 nobelio

🇹🇷 nobelyum

🇰🇷 노벨륨

🇸🇦 نوبليوم

🇨🇿 nobelium

🇸🇰 nobelium

🇨🇳 锘⦿

🇸🇮 nobelij

🇮🇸 nóbeli

🇰🇿 нобелий

🇬🇪 ნობელიუმი

🇦🇿 nobellium

🇲🇽 nobelio

Etymology

The name Nobelium was derived from Alfred Nobel, the inventor of dynamite and the founder of the Nobel Prizes. The element was first identified by a team at the University of California, Berkeley, in 1957. They produced nobelium by bombarding curium with neutrons, leading to the formation of the element. The recognition of nobelium in the periodic table highlights both the advancements in nuclear chemistry and the legacy of Nobel in promoting scientific excellence. The element's name reflects a growing appreciation of the contributions of individuals to the field of science, particularly in the context of research related to radioactive elements.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,559, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.