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atomic weight

noun

Definition of atomic weight

: the mass of one atom of an element specifically : the average mass of an atom of an element as it occurs in nature that is expressed in atomic mass units — see Chemical Elements Table

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 So Bormanis came up with his own fictional heavy element, dysonium (named in honor of physicist Freeman Dyson), something with an atomic weight in the 130-135 range—well above the transuranic elements in the period table. — Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, "The Orville blends science fiction and science fact into a winning mix," 29 Dec. 2018

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First Known Use of atomic weight

1819, in the meaning defined above

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atomic weight

noun

Medical Definition of atomic weight

: the mass of one atom of an element specifically : the average mass of an atom of an element as it occurs in nature that is expressed in atomic mass units — see Chemical Elements Table

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