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CALIFORNIUM

\kˌalɪfˈɔːni͡əm], \kˌalɪfˈɔːni‍əm], \k_ˌa_l_ɪ_f_ˈɔː_n_iə_m]\

Definitions of CALIFORNIUM

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a radioactive transuranic element; discovered by bombarding curium with alpha particles

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

a radioactive transuranic element; discovered by bombarding curium with alpha particles

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

Californium. A man-made radioactive actinide with atomic symbol Cf, atomic number 98, and atomic weight 251. Its valence can be +2 or +3. Californium has medical use as a radiation source for radiotherapy.

2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

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