atomic number 100
Definition
- Noun:
- A radioactive transuranic metallic element: A synthetic, unstable chemical element with a high atomic number, belonging to the actinide series. It is produced artificially, typically by nuclear reactions involving neutron bombardment of other heavy elements like plutonium.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The sample was confirmed to contain atoms of atomic number 100.
- Scientists synthesized atomic number 100 in the laboratory during the mid-20th century.
Advanced Usage
- Scientific Nomenclature: In technical and scientific literature, "atomic number 100" is the systematic identifier for the element Fermium (symbol Fm).
- The isotope Fermium-257, which is atomic number 100, has a half-life of approximately 100 days.
Variants and Related Words
- Fermium (Fm): The name assigned to the element with atomic number 100.
- Fermium, atomic number 100, is named after physicist Enrico Fermi.
Synonyms
- Fermium: The accepted name for the element.
- Element 100: An alternative numerical designation.
- Transuranium element: A categorical term for elements with atomic numbers greater than 92 (uranium), which includes atomic number 100.
Related Phrases
- Synthesize atomic number 100: To produce the element through nuclear reactions.
- The team aimed to synthesize atomic number 100 for their research.
Noun
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a radioactive transuranic metallic element produced by bombarding plutonium with neutrons
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