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Vinony

polonium

noun

  1. chemical element with the atomic number of 84
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /pəˈləʊ.nɪ.əm/ / /pəˈloʊ.ni.əm/

noun

Etymology: From New Latin polonium, from Medieval Latin Polonia (“Poland”), named after Marie Curie's homeland.

  1. A rare, highly radioactive chemical element (symbol Po) with atomic number 84.