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atomic number 73

atomic number 73

7.6
A hard grey metal that resists rust and is used in medical devices
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : número atómico 73
  • Tantalum, with an atomic number 73, is used in electronics.

Examples

  • Tantalum, identified by atomic number 73, is highly valued for its corrosion resistance.

  • The atomic number 73 represents tantalum.

  • Alloys containing atomic number 73 are used in medical devices due to their durability.

  • Scientists discovered that atomic number 73 is known for its resistance to corrosion.

  • The lab ordered more of atomic number 73 for their high-performance equipment.

  • Alloys containing atomic number 73 are used in medical devices due to their durability.

  • In high-tech applications, atomic number 73 is preferred for its unique physical properties.

Synonyms

tantalum
vsatomic number 73
  • Specialized
4 9.5

A hard gray metal that does not rust and is used in electronics and medical implants

identifies the element by its periodic table position instead of by name
Ta
vsatomic number 73
  • Specialized
2 9.9

A chemical symbol for the metal tantalum, a hard grey metal that does not easily corrode

identifies the element by periodic table position rather than by a short symbol

Surface Forms

atomic number 73 singular
atomic numbers 73 plural

Morphology

atomic + number + seventy-three

The phrase is compositionally transparent in that 'atomic' + 'number' + '73' clearly indicates the atomic-number identifier 73 for an element. However, knowing the constituents does not let a learner infer which element (tantalum) corresponds to 73 without specific knowledge of the periodic table, so the expression is only partially transparent.

Etymology

The noun atomic number 73 comes from the way chemists name elements by how many protons are in an atom: the number 73 means the atom has 73 'protons'. So, saying atomic number 73 today means 'the element tantalum'.