Definition of Californium

1. Noun. A radioactive transuranic element; discovered by bombarding curium with alpha particles.

Exact synonyms: Atomic Number 98, Cf
Generic synonyms: Metal, Metallic Element

Definition of Californium

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Medical Definition of Californium

1. Californium. A man-made radioactive actinide with atomic symbol cf, atomic number 98, and atomic weight 251. Its valence can be +2 or +3. Californium has medical use as a radiation source for radiotherapy. Chemical name: Californium (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Californium

California romero
California sage
California sagebrush
California sea lion
California single-leaf pinyon
California sycamore
California tree poppy
California virus
California whipsnake
California white fir
California white oak
California wine
California yellow bells
California yew
californium (current term)
californium (current term)
californiums
califs
caliginous
caligo
caligoes
caligos
Caligula
calima
calimas
calioplasty
caliorrhaphy
caliotomy
calipash
calipashes

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