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rutherfordium

noun
ruth·​er·​ford·​ium | \ ËŒrÉ™-tÍŸhÉ™r-ˈfȯr-dÄ“-É™m How to pronounce rutherfordium (audio) , ËŒrÉ™-tÍŸhÉ™-\

Definition of rutherfordium

: a short-lived radioactive element that is produced artificially — see Chemical Elements Table

First Known Use of rutherfordium

1969, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for rutherfordium

New Latin, from Ernest Rutherford

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rutherfordium

noun
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Medical Definition of rutherfordium

: a short-lived radioactive element that is artificially produced symbol Rf — see Chemical Elements Table

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