Definition

Proper noun: - Glenn T. Seaborg: An American chemist who was a co-discoverer of the element plutonium and several other transuranium elements. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1951 and also served as Chairman of the United States Atomic Energy Commission.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Glenn T. Seaborg made monumental contributions to nuclear chemistry.
  • The element seaborgium was named in honor of Glenn T. Seaborg.

Advanced Usage

• "The Seaborg era": A term sometimes used to refer to the period of significant advancement in transuranium element discovery led by Seaborg and his colleagues.
  • Much of our understanding of actinide chemistry was developed during the Seaborg era.

Variants and Related Words

• Seaborgium (Sg): (noun) The chemical element with atomic number 106, named after Glenn T. Seaborg.
  • Seaborgium is a synthetic radioactive element.

Synonyms

• Scientist: A person who is studying or has expert knowledge of one or more of the natural or physical sciences.
• Nobel laureate: A person who has been awarded a Nobel Prize.

Related Phrases

• "To follow in Seaborg's footsteps": To pursue a career or research in a similar field of nuclear or heavy element chemistry.
  • She hopes to follow in Seaborg's footsteps and discover new elements.

Noun

1. United States chemist who was one of the discoverers of plutonium (1912-1999)