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Mendelevium

Description:

Mendelevium is a synthetic chemical element with the symbol Md and atomic number 101. It is named after Russian chemist Dmitri Mendeleev, the creator of the periodic table. Mendelevium is a radioactive metal that is primarily produced in nuclear reactors, and it does not have any known biological role.

Sample Sentences:

Noun:

1. The scientist conducted experiments with mendelevium to study its properties.
2. Mendelevium, with its atomic number 101, is one of the heaviest elements in the periodic table.
3. Researchers are investigating potential applications of mendelevium in various fields.

Adjective:

1. The mendelevium isotope has a relatively short half-life.
2. She analyzed the mendelevium sample using advanced laboratory techniques.
3. The researchers presented their findings on the mendelevium compound at the conference.

Related Forms:

• Mendelevian: (adjective) relating to or characteristic of Mendelevium.

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