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francium

noun
fran·​ci·​um | \ ˈfran(t)-sÄ“-É™m How to pronounce francium (audio) \

Definition of francium

: a short-lived radioactive element of the alkali-metal group occurring naturally as a disintegration product of actinium and also produced artificially — see Chemical Elements Table

First Known Use of francium

1946, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for francium

New Latin, from France

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francium

noun
fran·​ci·​um | \ ˈfran(t)-sÄ“-É™m How to pronounce francium (audio) \

Medical Definition of francium

: a radioactive element of the alkali-metal group discovered as a disintegration product of actinium and obtained artificially by the bombardment of thorium with protons symbol Fr — see Chemical Elements Table

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