|
|
1. (n.) berkelium
a transuranic element.
Etymology: (1945–50; after Berkeley , California)
|
| Definition of 'berkelium' |
Princeton's WordNet |
|
1. (noun) berkelium, Bk, atomic number 97
a radioactive transuranic element; discovered by bombarding americium with helium
|
| Definition of 'berkelium' |
U.S. National Library of Medicine |
|
1. berkelium
Berkelium. A man-made radioactive actinide with atomic symbol Bk, atomic number 97, and atomic weight 247. Its valence can be +3 or +4. Twelve isotopes have been produced with mass numbers 240-251.
|
|
|
|
|
| Alternative search options for 'berkelium' |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|