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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

francium

/frænˈsiəm/ noun · British & US
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What does francium mean?

noun

A highly radioactive, highly electropositive alkali metal, the heaviest of the alkali metals in the periodic table. It is a member of the francium group and is the second-least abundant naturally occurring element.

Example

"The scientist carefully handled the francium sample, aware of its highly radioactive properties."

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