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Th

Th

8 9.5
The chemical symbol for the metal thorium used in some nuclear reactors
  • noun
  • /θɔːrɪəm/
  • Specialized
: Th
  • Scientists use Th in nuclear reactors due to its unique properties.

Examples

  • The US government has over 3,000 tons of refined Th in cans buried in Nevada.

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  • DCs are a heterogeneous population with subsets that preferentially induce distinct Th responses.

    Academic text (2016)

  • Many studies in animal models lend support to this hypothesis and have helped identify the mechanisms involved in TH-2 mediated airway inflammation.

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  • The researcher conducted experiments to measure the radioactivity of Th.

  • Engineers are exploring new ways to utilize Th as a clean energy source.

Synonyms

thorium
vsTh
  • Specialized
19 9.8

A soft silvery-white radioactive metal used as fuel in some nuclear reactors

is the chemical symbol that represents that element in formulas and labels

Surface Forms

Th singular
Ths plural

Etymology

Th is the chemical symbol for the element thorium, which was named after the Norse god Thor, whose name links to the word 'thunder' and great power. A helpful way to remember Th is to think of Thor's strength, since thorium is a powerful, radioactive metal once considered as a source of energy.