2. Adjective. (physics) Describing a transuranic element having an atomic number greater than 110 ¹
3. Adjective. (linguistics of a syllable) stressed more than is usual ¹
4. Noun. (physics) Any superheavy element. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Superheavy
1. [n -VIES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Superheavy
Literary usage of Superheavy
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. First Workshop on Grand Unification: New England Center, University of New by Paul H. Frampton, Sheldon L. Glashow, Asim Yildiz (1980)
"In this talk I will briefly review the subject and then describe a model that I
have developed in collaboration with S. -Y. Pi6 in which the superheavy ..."
2. Electricity and Magnetism by Benjamin Crowell (2002)
"There is even speculation that certain superheavy elements would be stable enough
to be produced in quantities that could for instance be weighed and used ..."
3. The Journal of Geographyby National Council of Geography Teachers (U.S.) by National Council of Geography Teachers (U.S.) (1902)
"The map is invaluable in ascertaining which railroad lines are used between
various points." PRICE:—$5.50 on superheavy coated paper. ..."