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1. (n.) californium
a transuranic element.
Etymology: (1945–50; after California)
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1. (noun) californium, Cf, atomic number 98
a radioactive transuranic element; discovered by bombarding curium with alpha particles
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1. Californium
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.
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