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A scientist carefully handles a sample of the element hs in a laboratory.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A radioactive transuranic element: "Hs" is the chemical symbol for the element hassium, a synthetic, highly radioactive metal that is produced in particle accelerators. It is a transuranic element, meaning its atomic number is higher than that of uranium.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The element Hs has an atomic number of 108.
    • Scientists synthesized a few atoms of Hs in the laboratory.
Advanced Usage
  • In scientific nomenclature: "Hs" is used almost exclusively in scientific contexts, particularly in chemistry and physics, to denote the element hassium. It is not used in everyday language.
    • The periodic table shows Hs in group 8.
Variants and Related Words
  • Hassium (n): The full name of the element represented by the symbol "Hs".
    • Hassium is named after the German state of Hesse.
Synonyms
  • Element 108: Another way to refer to hassium, based on its atomic number.
  • Hassium: The full name of the element.
Notes on Usage
  • Capitalization: The symbol "Hs" is always written with a capital 'H' and a lowercase 's' in standard chemical notation.
  • Context: This term is highly specialized. Outside of scientific discussions about the periodic table or nuclear chemistry, the letters "hs" would not be recognized as representing this element.
hs

A scientist carefully handles a sample of the element hs in a laboratory.

Noun
  1. a radioactive transuranic element