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atomic number 56

atomic number 56

4.1
A soft silvery metal called barium used in medicine and industry
  • noun
  • /əˈtɑːmɪk ˈnʌmbər fɪfti sɪks/
  • Specialized
translation icon : número atómico 56
  • The element with atomic number 56 is barium.

Examples

  • In the periodic table, atomic number 56 identifies barium, a soft metal used in fireworks.

  • The mineral barite is a major source of atomic number 56.

  • Atomic number 56 is more commonly known as barium, which is used in various medical and industrial applications.

  • Scientists studied the properties of atomic number 56 in its pure and compound forms.

  • Did you know that atomic number 56 corresponds to barium?

  • Atomic number 56 refers to barium, which is often used in medical imaging and as a pigment in paints.

  • Chemists often analyze atomic number 56 to understand its reactivity with other elements.

Synonyms

barium
vsatomic number 56
  • Specialized
10 7.1

A soft silvery-white metal used in industry and medical tests

defines the element neutrally without mentioning uses or applications
Ba
vsatomic number 56
  • Specialized
8 6.7

Symbol for the element barium, a soft silvery metal

names the element itself rather than a symbolic abbreviation

Surface Forms

atomic number 56 singular
atomic numbers 56 plural

Morphology

atomic + number + 56

The construction is compositionally clear: 'atomic' + 'number' + '56' signals the atomic identifier 56 (i.e. a number assigned to an element), so a learner who knows the words can infer it refers to the element labeled 56. However, knowing that atomic number 56 specifically equals barium requires domain/world knowledge (the periodic table) that is not derivable from the constituent words alone.

Etymology

Atomic number 56 names an element. The words atomic and number 56 tell how many tiny particles called 'protons' are inside each atom, and that fixed count makes the element 'barium', so atomic number 56 means 'barium'.