Md
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A man-made radioactive metal element with atomic number 101
- noun
- /ɛm di/
- Specialized
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Md
- The element Md is a synthetic metallic element that was first created in a laboratory.
Examples
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The element Md is named after Dmitri Mendeleev.
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The radioactive isotope Md-256 was first produced in 1955.
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Scientists use Md for research purposes due to its rarity and instability.
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The Md element is part of the actinide series.
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Scientists discovered Md in the 1950s.
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Due to its radioactive properties, Md must be handled with care in the laboratory.
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Researchers are studying the properties of Md to understand its potential applications.
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word Md is the chemical symbol for mendelevium, a rare, man-made metal named after the scientist Dmitri Mendeleev. Think of Md as the short form of 'Mendeleev', so Md reminds you this radioactive element honors the creator of the periodic table.
