HyperDic: polonium

English > 1 sense of the word polonium:
NOUNsubstancepolonium, Po, atomic number 84a radioactive metallic element that is similar to tellurium and bismuth
polonium > pronunciation
Soundspahlow'niyahm
Rhymesabolitionism ... zirconium: 557 rhymes with ahm...
English > polonium: 1 sense > noun 1, substance
MeaningA radioactive metallic element that is similar to tellurium and bismuth; occurs in uranium ores but can be produced by bombarding bismuth with neutrons in a nuclear reactor.
SynonymsPo, atomic number 84
Broadermetallic element, metalAny of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
Spanishnúmero atómico 84, polonio, Po
Catalannúmero atòmic 84, poloni, Po

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