cs
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Definition
- Noun:
- A soft silver-white ductile metallic element (liquid at normal temperatures); the most electropositive and alkaline metal: "cs" is the chemical symbol for the element cesium (or caesium). It is a highly reactive alkali metal.
Usage
- Noun:
- The symbol "cs" is used primarily in scientific contexts, such as chemistry and physics, to represent the element cesium.
- It is used in formulas, equations, and the periodic table.
Examples
- Noun:
- The isotope Cs-137 is used in certain medical and industrial applications.
- The periodic table lists cesium with the symbol 'Cs'.
- The researcher studied the properties of cs in its pure form.
Advanced Usage
- Scientific Notation: In academic and technical writing, "Cs" (often capitalized) is the standard notation.
- The reaction rate was measured using a Cs catalyst.
Variants and Related Words
- Cesium (n): The full name of the element represented by the symbol "Cs".
- Cesium is used in atomic clocks.
- Caesium (n): An alternative spelling, primarily used in British English.
- Caesium was discovered in 1860.
Synonyms
- Cesium: The element name.
- Caesium: The alternative element name.
- Alkali metal: A category to which cesium belongs.
Notes
- "cs" is a specific scientific symbol. It is not typically used in general language, idioms, or phrasal verbs. Its usage is confined to technical and academic fields.
Noun
- a soft silver-white ductile metallic element (liquid at normal temperatures); the most electropositive and alkaline metal