californium

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Noun californium has 1 sense

californium, Cf, atomic number 98 - a radioactive transuranic element; discovered by bombarding curium with alpha particles
--₁ is a kind of metallic element, metal

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Californium

Description:

Californium is a chemical element with the symbol Cf and atomic number 98. It is a radioactive metal and part of the actinide series of elements.

Sample Sentences:

Noun - Element:

The researchers used californium as a radioactive tracer in their experiments.

Adjective - Radioactive:

The californium source emitted highly radioactive particles, requiring careful handling.

Noun - Isotope:

Californium-252 is an isotope of californium with a half-life of approximately 2.64 years.

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